Director of Research at the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Akin Fapohunda, has urged former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to protect himself amid rising political violence in the country.
News reports that Fapohunda made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV, stressing that nothing will happen if Peter Obi dies.
He said, “Peter Obi should protect himself and not just die in vain. If he dies, nothing will happen. There will be little riots here and there, and that will be the end.”
Fapohunda also criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, accusing him of doing the bidding of former governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
According to him, Okpebholo has a “village mentality” and was allegedly installed in office by Oshiomhole.
Fapohunda emphasised that Governor Okpebholo was carrying out the political bidding of Oshiomhole in a manner similar to the influence late Ibadan strongman, Lamidi Adedibu, wielded in Oyo State politics in the past.
He said, “The reign of whoever it was, the governor of Edo State, I can’t even pronounce his name (Monday Okpebholo). The man just has a village mentality. He’s sincere in what he’s doing, I can’t fault him.
“He was put there by and catapulted by Adams Oshiomhole. And he’s doing his bidding just like Adedibu in those days in Oyo. Adedibu could do anything in those days. Okpebholo can also do the same thing too.”
