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Peter Obi Is Welcome To Edo State Anytime- Olumide Akpata Says

Let’s be clear: Mr. Peter Obi does not need anyone’s permission to visit Edo State or any other State for that matter. Not now, not ever- Olumide Akpata (Former NBA chairman).

When I first saw the video clip of Governor Monday Okpebholo threatening Mr. Peter Obi not to enter Edo State without his “permission”, I genuinely thought it was fake — perhaps one of those AI-generated videos or a poorly written skit.

But it’s now clear it wasn’t fake. The Governor hasn’t denied it, no spokesperson has disowned it, and it’s been reported on credible news platforms. So, we must assume it was real — and that’s deeply troubling.

Edo people are known for being warm, open, and hospitable. We welcome visitors. We don’t chase them away — much less someone like Mr. Obi who came to make a modest, generous contribution by donating ₦15 million to an educational institution in our state.

Let’s be clear: Mr. Peter Obi does not need anyone’s permission to visit Edo State or any other State for that matter. Not now, not ever.

Perhaps Governor Okpebholo should focus more on governing in a way that earns him the kind of love and connection that Peter Obi enjoys amongst the people — the way Mr. Obi has consistently done through his exemplary leadership.

That this ill-judged threat came on the eve of Mr. Obi’s birthday — a day Obidients across the country are marking the occasion by giving back through acts of service — only highlights the Governor’s poor sense of judgement and timing.

On that note, Happy 64th Birthday to Mr. Peter Obi — a man whose leadership inspires millions, and whose presence in Edo will always be welcome, regardless of the threats from those who see your impact as a challenge to their own inadequacies.

Nobody can stop anybody from going to any part of this country.

Peter Osaze Obi is more at home in Edo state than the Monday that can't spell Tuesday..

Edo no be Lagos.

Okpebholo should be calming down

He's not welcome

In which capacity is this one using to say this?

Before anyone would shout freedom of movement, El Rufai as how relevant he was then, Peter Obi locked him up for 48 hours during election in Anambra state, others were arrested.

Karma is a bae

helinues:
In which capacity is this one using to say this?

Before anyone would shout freedom of movement, El Rufai as how relevant he was then, Peter Obi locked him up for 48 hours during election in Anambra state, others were arrested.

Karma is a bae

You’ve continued to paddle this tired lie and long-debunked falsehood like it's a fresh take. For the last time, Peter Obi didn’t “lock up” El-Rufai, security agencies acted independently based on legitimate intelligence concerns at the time, as even El-Rufai himself later admitted he was not mistreated.

How can Olumide Akpata who doesn't live in Edo state be welcoming people and trying to overrule the chief security officer of the state.

In what capacity is Mr. Akpata making that statement?.. is he the Edo State Governor spokesperson or which exactly?

Akpata was really underwhelming in the last Edo election. I expected better as he spent a lot on publicity. Dude could not even win his own Lga.