Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has insisted that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, should notify him prior to visiting Edo State, describing this as advice rather than a threat. Okpebholo reaffirmed that he has no regrets about asking Obi to seek clearance before visiting. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed support for Okpebholo's stance and also criticized Obi for serving food at a party he attended. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar responded to the controversy by warning that any threat to Peter Obi is a threat to all opposition leaders. Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed social media claims that the National Assembly has approved the creation of new states. Additionally, Abia State Governor Alex Otti refuted reports suggesting he opposes the creation of new states in the South East geopolitical zone. A youth group, Ikwo Noyo Youth Consultative Forum, also denied rumors that its Board of Trustees chairman, Ben Ede, invalidated the election of its executive officers.