The Labour Party caucus in the Senate has demanded that Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State apologise to Nigerians over his recent remark requiring Peter Obi to get clearance before visiting the state.
In a joint statement signed by Senators Victor Umeh, Ireti Kingibe, Ezea Okey, and Tony Nwoye, the lawmakers described Okpebholo’s comment as “executive rascality and abuse of office.”
“We humbly urge the Executive Governor of Edo State to quickly withdraw his unguarded statement threatening Mr Peter Obi’s life, freedom of movement, and personal security, and tender an unreserved apology to all Nigerians for violating the Nigerian Constitution, which he swore to uphold,” the statement read in part on Saturday.
The call for an apology follows widespread backlash against Okpebholo’s remarks, which many believe infringe upon Obi’s constitutional right to freedom of movement.
