Okpebholo clarified comments about Peter Obi: “That’s about the protocol, not a threat”

The Monday Governor Okpebholo from Edo State has clarified the recent statement that he made regarding Peter Obi, 2023 Presidential Candidate from the Labor Party, which stated that his comments were not intended as a threat but rather an appeal for compliance with protocols and security procedures for high profile visits.

Clarification, which was issued on Sunday through a statement signed by the Head of the Press Secretary, Fred Daaa, followed a reaction to the previous Governor’s statement during the political meeting at Uromi on Friday, where he said that Obi could not enter the Edo state without permission from the government.

Overcoming the controversy, the Governor of Okpebholo stated that his statement was rooted in his constitutional duties as head of state security officers and not political hostility.

“As the Chief Security Officer of Edo State, it is the governor’s constitutional responsibility to safeguard the lives and property of all residences and visitors alike. This duty includes ensuring that adequate security measures are put in Place. Events that may attract Large crowds or media attention. When success Protocols are ignored, it creates series security vulnerability, not only for the visitors but also for citizens who may be caught in avoidable threats, “the statement reading.

The governor’s office emphasizes increasing security risks in Edo, specifically targeting religious institutions and leaders, as part of the context to insist on the right coordination before public involvement.

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“The position of Governor of Okpebholo is very relevant given the increasing attacks and abduction of religious leaders, especially Catholic priests and Christian scholars,” he added.

The statement also discussed the issue of public donation, showing that they must be done with wisdom and sensitivity to security issues.

“Edo state has witnessed its share of these tragic incidents, including the abduction of seminarians and the killing of clergy in recent years. Public donations made to churches, Hospitals, or other faith-based institutions, while In Full Consultation with the Appropriacciate Security Channels to Avoid Exposing These Institutions and their Leaders to Further Danger, “The Statement Warned.

Reference to the Governor of Okpebholo to give also interesting from the principles of the Bible.

The Holy Bible reminds us that giving is best done personally, when Jesus warns us in Matthew 6: 2–4 that, ‘When you give to those who need it, do not announce it with a trumpet … but when you give to those in need, don’t let your left hand know anything your right hand, so that gives you a secret. In the current turbulent security environment, this policy cannot be exaggerated. “

The statement was concluded by defending the governor’s attitude and criticizing those who tried to politicize his comments.

“The Governor of Okpebholo is not Peter Obi, who, as the Governor of the State of Anambra, arrested Nasir El-Rufai when he visited. Furthermore, the governor’s concern should not be twisted for political mileage by people who want to print cheap points. The area they visited.”

The Okpebholo Governor’s Office repeats its commitment to the safety of all citizens and visitors, emphasizing that call for coordination is a matter of responsibility – not competition.

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