The Edo State Government has said that former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, poses zero political threat, calling him ‘the least of our worries,’ and describing his political power as overrated.

This comes just days after Governor Monday Okpebholo issued a strong message urging Obi to stay away from Edo unless proper security arrangements are made, a statement that sparked mixed reactions online.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu, doubled down on the governor’s stance, stating that Obi’s political strength is overhyped and lacks substance.

“Peter Obi is the least of our worries. APC can’t be threatened because of Peter Obi. Ask him what he will even do when he becomes president, and he’ll simply say, ‘Let me get there first.’ There is no clear-cut blueprint of what he wants to do,” Ohonbamu said.

He argued that Obi has failed to present a clear vision for Nigeria and questioned his influence, especially in the South East where the Labour Party only governs one state—Abia.

“Enugu is governed by the PDP, Anambra by APGA, and APC controls Imo and Ebonyi. So where is his dominance? Peter Obi is just struggling in error. I can assure you, his defeat is a fixed deposit,” the commissioner added.