Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), has vehemently denied allegations from Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, that Morka threatened his life. This denial comes despite trending video evidence from an Arise TV interview circulating on social media.
In a detailed statement, Morka pointed out that Obi had posted on his official X account, alleging, “my New Year message has now led to threats to my life, my family, and those around me. While I have received all sorts of messages, one Mr. Felix Morka has gone further to accuse me of ‘crossing the line’ and has warned that I will face consequences.”
Morka clarified that his comments were misinterpreted, stating, “To be clear and for the record, I did not threaten Mr Obi or his family or those around him or anyone. I have absolutely no reason to, and have never, threatened Obi or anyone.” He emphasized that his remarks during a recent television interview were taken out of context, specifically addressing Obi’s criticisms labeled as “prophet of doom” and “voodoo economics.”
He further elaborated, “The last sentence of that answer that, ‘I am not somebody to go on the offensive in that manner, but Mr Obi has crossed the line so many times and I think that at this point he has coming to him, whatever he gets, he needs to manage it’ was in specific and exclusive response to the question’s reference to ‘prophet of doom’ and ‘voodoo economics’. Again, nothing in that sentence constitutes or suggests a threat to Obi or anyone.”
Morka defended the right to free speech but criticized the spread of misinformation, stating, “While everyone has a right to free speech, no one has a right to peddle misinformation or outright falsehood.” He accused Obi of hypocrisy, noting that while Obi has exercised his freedom to express political views widely, he also leads what Morka describes as an “online mob” that attacks and intimidates others with differing opinions.
Morka highlighted the inconsistency in Obi’s political stance, accusing him of flip-flopping and undermining his own credibility by opposing policies he once advocated for, now implemented by the Tinubu administration.
Concluding his statement, Morka warned of taking legal steps to defend his reputation, saying, “I stand ready to explore all available recourse mechanisms in valiant defence of my decency and impeccable reputation.” He called for Obi to retract his accusations and to control his supporters’ actions online.
