A serving member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, has come under fire after a video surfaced online showing him making controversial and threatening remarks regarding the 2027 general elections.
In the viral footage, Hon. Aguocha is heard warning potential challengers that anyone who dares to contest against him in the next election would be struck by thunder, suffer convulsions, and die.
“Anyone daring to contest against me will be visited by thunder; the person will have convulsion and die thereof,” the lawmaker declared.
He further boasted of his political dominance, claiming he would remain unopposed come 2027 and that no individual from his constituency could pose a credible threat to his seat.
The comments have triggered widespread condemnation across social media and political circles.
Many citizens and commentators have described the remarks as irresponsible, undemocratic, and unbecoming of a public official.
Observers warn that such inflammatory statements, especially from a sitting lawmaker, could inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections and undermine democratic values.
“Threats like these have no place in a democracy,” one commentator wrote.
“Political offices should be contested fairly, not enforced through fear or intimidation.”
As of the time of this report, Hon. Aguocha has not issued any statement, clarification, or apology regarding his comments, despite mounting calls for him to do so.
