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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the statement credited to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo, declaring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, persona non grata in the state.

In a post on Saturday via X, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the governor’s remarks as “disgraceful and undemocratic.”

He stated that Obi, as a Nigerian citizen, does not require the governor’s permission to visit any part of the country, including Edo State.

“Edo State is a Nigerian state. Obi is a free citizen and does not need the governor’s clearance to visit Nigerians in their own country,” Abdullahi said.

He further criticised Governor Okpebolo’s reaction to Obi’s visit and donations in the state, describing it as a sign of insecurity.

“When a governor panics over courtesy visits and modest donations, it is a clear sign that something is deeply wrong somewhere,” he added.

The ADC spokesman said true leaders who have served their people well would not be troubled by others receiving public applause. He suggested that the support shown to Obi may serve as a reminder to the governor of the leadership qualities people expect.

DAILY POST reported that Governor Okpebolo had earlier warned Obi to stay away from Edo State, a statement that has sparked widespread criticism on social media.

Penguin2:
What Okpebholo (God forbid I address him as governor) did is a clear display of the consequence of having the worst of us rule the best of us.

It is the result of his intellectual shallowness.

I didn’t expect anything different from an illiterate so, let him enjoy since Edo people looked at him finish and allowed him grab power.

EvilMerodack:
If he had done well enough during his time as Anambra Gov, he'd not need all these unnecessary interstates traveling to sell himself

Good works are like confidence, you can feel them from afar. People will beg you to come rule them,not going everywhere trying hard to make them see reasons to do so

CoronaVirusPro:
ADC trying to be relevant at all cost.

When His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) wins the 2027 election, the party will cease to exist.

Trust Atiku and Peter, they will port to another party 🤣😆🤣😆

CoronaVirusPro:
ADC trying to be relevant at all cost.

When His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) wins the 2027 election, the party will cease to exist.

Trust Atiku and Peter, they will port to another party 🤣😆🤣😆

CoronaVirusPro:
ADC trying to be relevant at all cost.

When His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) wins the 2027 election, the party will cease to exist.

Trust Atiku and Peter, they will port to another party 🤣😆🤣😆