Governor Monday Okpebolo's statement declaring Mr. Peter Obi persona non grata in Edo State is as disgraceful as it is undemocratic.

Edo State is a Nigerian State. Peter Obi is a free citizen and does not need the Governor's clearance to visit Nigerians in their own country.

The Governor's statement betrays deep insecurity. When a Governor panics over courtesy visits and modest donations, it is a clear sign that something is deeply wrong somewhere.

Leaders who have served the people well will not be bothered when others receive applause. Perhaps, the people celebrating PO are simply reminding the Edo State Governor the kind of leader he should be.

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
Interim National Publicity Secretary, ADC.