Nigeria, July 19 -- A wave of condemnation has trailed a recent statement by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, warning former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to enter the state without notifying him or obtaining security clearance.

In a viral video seen by PREMIUM TIMES, Governor Okpebholo, speaking at a political rally in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, declared that Mr Obi's recent visit to Edo State allegedly triggered unrest and must not be repeated without his approval.

"This message is for the man who claims he has no 'shishi'," Governor Okpebholo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said, referencing Mr Obi's well-known remark about living a modest life.

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