The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared support for the statement by Governor Monday Okpebholo that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, must get security clearance from him before visiting Edo State.

According to Wike, Okpebholo is right to have demanded notification before Obi can visit Edo, as the Governor will be held responsible if anything happens to the former Labour Party presidential candidate while visiting the state.

The Minister also recalled that when he was the Governor of Rivers State, he provided Peter Obi with vehicles and logistics during his presidential campaign in the state.

Naijaonpoint reports that Wike made the submission on Tuesday in Benin City, during the launch of modern mass transit buses by the Edo State government, amidst the controversies generated by Okpebholo, who had stated that Obi must not visit Edo State without a security clearance from him.

Wike also stated that the Governor’s statement is not a threat against Obi.

He said: “When I was governor of Rivers State, when Peter Obi was coming to my state, he notified me, and I provided vehicles and logistics for him, because at that level, as a presidential candidate, anything that happens to him will be my fault.

“Governor Okpebholo, the statement you made is correct. Obi must inform you before coming to Edo State.”