3 w. ago Obi: Okpebholo clarifies stand, says state open to all Nigerians but protocols must be followed

• Withdraw threat to ex-LP presidential candidate or face legal action –Falana   From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja, George Onyejiuwa, Owerri, Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin More reactions have trailed the comment by Governor Monday Okpebholo that former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi is not […] The post Obi: Okpebholo clarifies stand, says state open to all Nigerians but protocols must be followed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Falana Warns Okpebholo To Retract Threat To Peter Obi’s Life Or Face Legal Action

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has warned the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, to withdraw his threat against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or face legal consequences. Falana’s response followed a controversial remark made by Okpebholo during a political rally held in Uromi, Esan North-East, on […] The post Falana Warns Okpebholo To Retract Threat To Peter Obi’s Life Or Face Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi

Edo State government has addressed the controversy between Governor Monday Okpebholo and former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi over his planned visit to the state. Recall that Governor Okpebholo had warned Mr. Obi to get a security clearance from the state government before entering the state. The Governor’s remark which was made on […] The post Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has spoken on his recent warning to Peter Obi on seeking security clearance before visiting the state. Clarifying his comment in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday, Okpebholo said his words were not a threat but a directive on issues of protocol. According to him, […] The post Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo: Falana slams Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi, demands apology

Tribune Online Edo: Falana slams Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi, demands apology Should the governor fail to do so, Falana advised Obi to urgently seek legal redress at the Federal High Court in Benin to enforce his rights, especially in light of rising cases of mob justice and extrajudicial killings nationwide. Edo: Falana slams Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi, demands apology Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Why I told Obi to seek my consent before visiting Edo — Okpebholo

Tribune Online Why I told Obi to seek my consent before visiting Edo — Okpebholo Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has clarified his comments about Peter Obi needing clearance before visiting the state, stating it's about Why I told Obi to seek my consent before visiting Edo — Okpebholo Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘I Didn’t Threaten Obi, My Remarks Based On Security Concerns,’ Gov Okpebholo Clarifies

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Sunday responded to criticisms trailing his comment directing the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to seek security clearance before coming to the state. Governor Okpebholo had during the weekend in Uromi, Esan North East local government area of the state asked the former presidential candidate […]

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3 w. ago PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo

Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent caution to Labour Party’s Peter Obi, demanding that the former presidential candidate secure official clearance before entering the state. Backing the governor’s stance, APC state chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, said on Saturday, that the warning was necessary due […] The post PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi

Labour Party caucus in the senate has condemned the comments made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the visit of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to the state. Recall that during a public event on Friday, Governor Okpebholo warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, […] The post “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi

Tribune Online Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi "As a champion of democracy, nation-building and sustainable development, Mr Peter Obi deserves protection and..." Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns

Tribune Online Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the recent open threat to the life and security of Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the party, by the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, describing the action as outrageous, shocking, uncouth and disappointing. Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns Tribune Online

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3 w. ago CUPP Knocks Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Peter Obi, Calls It “Disgraceful, Display Of Thuggery”

Coalition of United Political Parties, has berated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over his comment on planned visitation of former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to the state. CUPP described Governor Okpebholo’s statement as a death threat, saying it a display of thuggery and disrespectful. Recall that the Edo State Governor on Friday, […] The post CUPP Knocks Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Peter Obi, Calls It “Disgraceful, Display Of Thuggery” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Don’t Enter Edo Without My Permission, Blame Yourself If Anything Happens To You” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued warning to former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against coming to the state without his approval. The Governor led this out on Friday while receiving Marcus Onobun, the last federal lawmaker in the state, into ruling All Progressives Congress. Governor Okpebholo made it clear that Obi’s security […] The post “Don’t Enter Edo Without My Permission, Blame Yourself If Anything Happens To You” – Gov Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Nigeria belongs to all of us’, OBIdient Movement replies Okpebholo

Tribune Online ‘Nigeria belongs to all of us’, OBIdient Movement replies Okpebholo "Should anything untoward happen to His Excellency Peter Obi, Nigerians should..." ‘Nigeria belongs to all of us’, OBIdient Movement replies Okpebholo Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Don’t visit Edo without security clearance – Okpebholo warns Obi

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has warned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, against visiting the state without obtaining necessary security clearance. He said the former Anambra governor’s July 7 visit to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences, Benin City, where he donated N15 […] The post Don’t visit Edo without security clearance – Okpebholo warns Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi

Tribune Online Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday issued a stern warning to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, saying he could not Don’t come to Edo again without telling me, Okpebholo warns Peter Obi Tribune Online

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