Edo APC Chairman Accused of Threatening Woman Over Criticism of Governor Okpebholo
A political controversy has erupted in Edo State following allegations that the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state threatened a woman who publicly criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo. The incident, which has since gained traction on social media, has sparked conversations around political intolerance, freedom of expression, and the safety of citizens who voice dissenting opinions. According to reports circulating online, the situation began after a woman made critical remarks about the Edo State governor and his administration. The criticism, which was shared on social media, reportedly drew the attention of the state APC chairman. In what many observers describe as a troubling response, the chairman allegedly sent a message containing a threat, telling the woman, “Death awaits you; send me your address.” The alleged message has since been widely shared across digital platforms, prompting outrage from members of the public, civil society groups, and poli...