Civil society group, the Leadership & Accountability Initiative, has petitioned the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling for a visa ban on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his family members over the “state-sanctioned threats” to former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi.
In the petition Submitted according to the group, Governor Okpebholo had warned that Obi should not visit Edo State for any reason, stating that “whatever he sees, he should take,” a remark interpreted as a direct threat to the life and safety of the opposition figure.
The petition explained that this direct threat to the life, freedom of movement, and political participation of a Nigerian citizen —particularly a a leading opposition figure —amounts to state-sanctioned intimidation, abuse of office, and a dangerous assault on the democratic space.
The group further noted that this is not an isolated incident.
It referenced a similar case involving another state governor who allegedly barred Obi from entering a neighbouring state for political reasons.
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