Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to return to Edo State despite threats from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who warned that Obi’s safety could not be guaranteed in the state. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Obi dismissed the threats, stating they would not deter him from his mission to support education and healthcare initiatives across Nigeria.

Obi made the remarks while visiting his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, where he and other alumni donated N50 million to fund staff quarters and a new administrative building. The former Anambra governor emphasized his commitment to investing in people, saying, “If I have the opportunity to go to Benin and make donations again, trust me, I will.”

Addressing the governor’s threats, Obi remarked, “Threats don’t make any meaning to me. I receive threats every day.” He urged Okpebholo to support such initiatives rather than issuing warnings, adding, “What the governor should have done is to complement what I was doing in his state instead of threatening me. He should be sincerely grateful.”

Obi reiterated his call for Nigerians with honest means to invest in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. “We should de-emphasize politics and think more of how to invest in the people,” he said, highlighting the importance of empowering communities through tangible contributions.

The former governor outlined his ongoing efforts, noting that he would continue visiting schools across Nigeria to make similar donations in the coming days. “I’m going to be in school on Saturday, Sunday, and even on Monday. Forget about the threat, it’s a waste of time,” Obi declared.

Obi’s donation to CKC Onitsha was a collaborative effort with fellow alumni, sparked by discussions about the school’s infrastructure needs. He stressed the importance of such contributions, saying, “I did not say go and steal money and donate to schools. Those who have verifiable honest means of livelihood should endeavour to invest in society.”