Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebolo, over his recent warning to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to visit the state without clearance.
In a statement posted via X on Friday, Effiong described the governor’s remarks as irresponsible and unbecoming of a public office holder.
News360 Info reports that the comments come amid widespread backlash following Okpebolo’s controversial warning to Obi.
Many have described it as undemocratic and a violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of movement and association.
Effiong said: “A semi-literate governor is issuing silly threats to a politician publicly in the name of politics,” he wrote. “Allowing misfits and thuggish individuals to assume political positions will always lead to disaster.”
The human rights lawyer said the governor’s conduct was shameful and raised concerns about potential electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“They’re now saying clearly that they are preparing and planning for carnage and rigging in 2027,” he added.
