NHRC Breaks Silence on Peter Obi’s Death Threat Claim

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The Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has responded to the statement by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, suggesting that he may not be alive to contest the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, described the remark as deeply troubling and said it should not be dismissed lightly.

Ojukwu stated that concerns over whether opposition parties have sufficient democratic space to perform their role are legitimate and deserve serious attention.

Recall that Obi had alleged that his life was under threat, claiming he was being deliberately targeted and frustrated by the government.

Reacting, the Rights Commission’s boss said, “The statement made by Peter Obi is deeply worrisome and should be taken seriously.

“When I listened to the statement this morning, I immediately called my team and asked, what should our response be?

“The issue of whether the opposition has enough space to play its role is a legitimate concern.

“Beyond that, there are broader concerns about freedom of expression, access to information, and the shrinking civic space, especially as the elections draw closer.”

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