“Don’t Come to Edo Without Telling Me!” – Governor Okpebholo Fires Warning Shot at Peter Obi
In a political development that has sparked serious conversations across the nation, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a direct warning to Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi: “Don’t come to Edo without telling me!”
Speaking during a high-profile APC rally in Uromi, Esan North-East, where former Speaker Marcus Onobun officially defected from the PDP to the APC, the governor made it clear that he would not tolerate what he described as Peter Obi’s unauthorized visits and political stunts in Edo State.
Governor Okpebholo did not mince words. He said: “A new sheriff is in town. He cannot come to Edo State without telling me. If he tries it again, whatever happens, he will take it. I am the governor.”
This stern message came on the heels of Obi’s recent visit to St. Philomena’s Catholic Hospital in Benin City, where he donated ₦15 million to support the nursing school. While many hailed the gesture, Okpebholo questioned the motive behind the donation.
“A man who says he doesn’t have ‘shishi’, where did he get ₦15 million? Something happened after his visit that led to a crisis and people died,” the governor alleged.
Though he offered no evidence linking Obi’s visit to the deaths, the governor emphasized that Edo State would not be used for what he called political distraction and hidden agendas.
Okpebholo’s warning is seen by many as part of a broader strategy to assert dominance as the 2027 elections draw near. “We are targeting 2.5 million votes in 2027,” he said, signaling the APC’s readiness to crush opposition influence in Edo and beyond.
His comments come amid a wave of political realignments in Edo, especially ahead of the Edo 2024 governorship election. The rally also served as a major boost for APC’s momentum, with a bold declaration: “We have buried PDP in Edo State.”
While Governor Okpebholo’s threat is making waves, supporters of Peter Obi have slammed the remarks as reckless and anti-democratic. Many argue that no elected leader has the power to restrict a citizen — especially a prominent national figure — from visiting any part of the country.
Peter Obi himself has yet to respond officially, but Labour Party loyalists have vowed that no amount of intimidation will silence the voice of the people.
What started as a simple donation visit by Peter Obi has now spiraled into a political storm. Governor Okpebholo has drawn a clear line in the sand — Edo is his turf, and he intends to defend it with everything he’s got.
But in a democracy, who really owns the streets?
Stay with HeadlinesWave.ng as we follow the unfolding drama
