Peter Obi crosses no line except truth: OHF fires back at Tinubu’s government

DDM News

In a strongly worded statement, Hon. Joseph Enan Maigari, National Chairman of the Obidients Harmonisation Forum (OHF), declared the group’s unwavering support for Mr. Peter Obi amidst what it described as threats and intimidation following his New Year message to Nigerians.

The information made available to Diaspora digital media (DDM), through its media head, Ibraheemalfa Abdulrasheed, expressed outrage at the government’s reaction to Obi’s call for citizens to demand better governance and accountability.

The OHF rebuked Felix Morka, who accused Obi of crossing the line, asking rhetorically:

“What line has he crossed? The line of speaking truth to power?

The line of demanding accountability from our leaders?”

It insisted that if those were the lines, it proudly stood with Obi in challenging the government’s failures.

The forum emphasized that Mr. Obi’s message merely reflected the frustrations of millions of Nigerians impoverished by regressive economic policies.

According to the OHF, these policies have left the nation in a dire state where even gainfully employed citizens struggle to survive.

Instead of addressing these critical issues, the government has resorted to silencing opposition voices, the statement alleged.

The OHF further accused the Tinubu administration of hypocrisy, pointing out that while the President initially called for opposition collaboration, his government now reacts defensively when criticisms or alternative solutions are proposed.

“The government should stop playing victim and provide data to show how the lives of Nigerians have improved under their leadership,” the OHF challenged.

The statement underscored the group’s commitment to democratic values, freedom of expression, and the rights of Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable.

It warned the government against employing intimidation tactics to suppress dissent, asserting that silencing Mr. Obi would not erase the glaring failures Nigerians face daily.

“It is ironic that those tasked with uplifting the nation now prioritize silencing critics instead of addressing the widespread suffering their policies have caused,” the statement read.

The OHF reminded the government that leadership is not about stifling opposition but about serving the people.

It urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in demanding accountability and vowed not to relent in supporting Mr. Obi’s mission to secure a better future for the country.

The statement concluded by reaffirming OHF’s solidarity with Peter Obi, stressing that no intimidation would deter him or the millions of Nigerians who believe in his vision for a progressive and democratic nation.

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