The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has stirred outrage following a controversial statement directed at Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Tenebe declared that Obi cannot visit Edo State without prior permission, citing what he described as widespread dislike for the former Anambra governor within the state.
“Peter Obi cannot come to Edo State without our permission because of the kind of h@tred that people have for him here, including me,” Tenebe said. “Many of us have h@tred for him. Anybody who tries to stand in our way, we will sm%ke that person out.”
The remarks have drawn sharp reactions online, with many accusing the APC chieftain of inciting political intolerance and threatening democratic values.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Peter Obi nor the Labour Party has officially responded to the statement. There has also been no comment from the APC at the national level regarding Tenebe’s comments.
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