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My MEN Go Handle That One” — Rivers Indigene Issues Death Threat Against Peter Obi After Edo Incident
A prominent figure from Rivers State has issued a public threat against Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), warning that armed individuals would target him should he proceed with a planned visit to the oil-rich state.
The warning, posted on X (formerly Twitter), follows an attack on Mr. Obi’s convoy in Edo State, which resulted in the destruction of vehicles, though the former candidate was unharmed.
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The Threat
The post was made by an account belonging to Engr. Steven Tamunokpekerebia Ateke Tom, who is publicly identified as the son of former militant leader Ateke Tom. The statement directly referenced the Edo attack, suggesting it was a failed warning, and issued a fresh ultimatum regarding a potential visit to Rivers State.
“We warned Obi against his entrance into Edo State but he mistook our resolves to his obidiots online noise. Thank his stars he survived this one,” the post read. “I learnt he’s going to my Rivers State. Nowahala…… Na my MEN go handle that one and dem no dey miss target.”
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The post concluded with a violent exhortation: “Speak no peace to a bastard and wish him no long life, for he’s destined to die one.”
Attack on Convoy in Edo State
The social media commentary follows a violent incident in Edo State. According to sources within the ADC and local news reports, Mr. Obi’s convoy was attacked by suspected political thugs during a routine visit. Witnesses reported that vehicles in the convoy were vandalized and destroyed, but Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, was evacuated from the scene before any harm came to him.
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Authorities in Edo State have yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack or confirm any arrests.
Security and Political Implications
The explicit nature of the threat has drawn condemnation from political analysts and civil society groups, who warn that such language could incite violence in a region with a history of militancy and political instability.
Rivers State, the heart of Nigeria’s petroleum industry, has a volatile political landscape. Security analysts suggest that threats involving armed mobilization in the Niger Delta carry significant risk and warrant immediate attention from law enforcement.
The incident underscores the heightened tensions in Nigeria’s pre-election environment, where inflammatory online discourse has increasingly translated into real-world confrontations. Observers are calling for all political actors and their supporters to exercise restraint.
Calls for Legal Action
Legal experts and human rights advocates are urging the Nigeria Police Force to investigate both the Edo attack and the subsequent online threat for potential violations of laws against cyberstalking, criminal intimidation, and incitement to violence.
As of the time of this report, neither the Rivers State Government nor the Nigeria Police Force have issued an official response to the threat. Attempts to reach representatives for Mr. Obi for comment on whether his security arrangements have been altered were unsuccessful.
