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Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo, over his recent warning to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to visit the state without clearance.

In a statement posted via X on Friday, Effiong described the governor’s remarks as irresponsible and unbecoming of a public office holder.

DAILY POST reports that the comments come amid widespread backlash following Okpebolo’s controversial warning to Obi.

Many have described it as undemocratic and a violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of movement and association.

Effiong said: “A semi-literate governor is issuing silly threats to a politician publicly in the name of politics,” he wrote. “Allowing misfits and thuggish individuals to assume political positions will always lead to disaster.”

The human rights lawyer said the governor’s conduct was shameful and raised concerns about potential electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“They’re now saying clearly that they are preparing and planning for carnage and rigging in 2027,” he added.

Bobloco:
.......slams Gov Okpebolo

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo, over his recent warning to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to visit the state without clearance.

In a statement posted via X on Friday, Effiong described the governor’s remarks as irresponsible and unbecoming of a public office holder.

DAILY POST reports that the comments come amid widespread backlash following Okpebolo’s controversial warning to Obi.

Many have described it as undemocratic and a violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of movement and association.

Effiong said: “A semi-literate governor is issuing silly threats to a politician publicly in the name of politics,” he wrote. “Allowing misfits and thuggish individuals to assume political positions will always lead to disaster.”

The human rights lawyer said the governor’s conduct was shameful and raised concerns about potential electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“They’re now saying clearly that they are preparing and planning for carnage and rigging in 2027,” he added.


https://dailypost.ng/2025/07/19/peter-obi-semi-literate-governor-issuing-silly-threats-inibehe-effiong-slams-gov-okpebolo/

chiiraq802:
Literate former Anambala ruler that finished Anambala youths with Akwuzu sars dishing out Lamba.

Gentledove2001:
The governor definitely blew things out of proportion, and his words were completely inappropriate. But come to think of it, Obi and his online supporters have done far worse than what this governor said, yet he has never once criticized them. Instead, he seems to endorse their actions through his silence.

This man, now acting holier than Jesus Christ, did even worse things in secret when he was the Governor of Anambra State. As a Nigerian citizen, Obi has every right to visit any state, but the governor warned that he won’t take responsibility if anything happens to him, due to Obi’s clout-chasing behavior. This is someone who claims not to be desperate, yet moves around with a cameraman at all times.

The 2027 election will come and go, and hopefully, we’ll finally get some peace.

As for Obi, Atiku, and Tinubu they can all go to hell for all I care. None of them truly care about the well-being of this country. They're all just a bunch of desperados.

esnbrutality:
So for your mind you don drop quote .

Go sleep ..no level

chiiraq802:
Anyhow you reason am, dat wan concern you.

chiiraq802:
Literate former Anambala ruler that finished Anambala youths with Akwuzu sars dishing out Lamba.

Gentledove2001:
The governor definitely blew things out of proportion, and his words were completely inappropriate. But come to think of it, Obi and his online supporters have done far worse than what this governor said, yet he has never once criticized them. Instead, he seems to endorse their actions through his silence.

This man, now acting holier than Jesus Christ, did even worse things in secret when he was the Governor of Anambra State. As a Nigerian citizen, Obi has every right to visit any state, but the governor warned that he won’t take responsibility if anything happens to him, due to Obi’s clout-chasing behavior. This is someone who claims not to be desperate, yet moves around with a cameraman at all times.

The 2027 election will come and go, and hopefully, we’ll finally get some peace.

As for Obi, Atiku, and Tinubu they can all go to hell for all I care. None of them truly care about the well-being of this country. They're all just a bunch of desperados.

chiiraq802:
Mazi Simon Ekpa nd IPOB accuse.....

Massob nd co. counter accuse.

You people always believe tins Simon Ekpa said about Buhari and Nigeria at Large. So I equally believe him, unless you're trying to say Mazi Simon Ekpa is another Lambarist.

agentNija:
When did Simon Ekpa came to limelight and when was Obi governor of Anambra state? Even when did Kanu came to limelight too and when was Obi governor of Anambra state?

esnbrutality:
That is why people with honour stand firm in their convictions. When you query an action do it factually and stop beating about the bush.

The EDO state Governor that went to beg the same people that murdered his own people? Arrest his own people for even defending themselves. Claimed NOBODY DIED when PO gave 15million donation and later indicted himself by saying that 3 people DIED?

The Awukuzu issue has since been dispelled as propaganda...but as a Yoruba man you are comfortable with the epidemic of ritualistic killings in your Land?

Enjoy your disillusionment..it's your right

agentNija:
I challenge this Monday that can't spell Tuesday to walk around the streets of Benin with Peter Obi without any security, lets know who has street credibility among the two of them.

chiiraq802:
Literate former Anambala ruler that finished Anambala youths with Akwuzu sars dishing out Lamba.

Factcheck0001:
when u go challenge him to off him trouser so u can see his divk or when will u tell him to drink water on national TV?


Aye yin ti baje

yarimo:
Thank God senator Monday was never a court governor like the angulu of agulu village

chiiraq802:
Literate former Anambala ruler that finished Anambala youths with Akwuzu sars dishing out Lamba.