Popular comedian and activist, Isaac Joseph, better known as Comedian Koboko, has raised concerns over his safety following the circulation of a controversial message allegedly posted in an APC WhatsApp group in Cross River State.
The controversy erupted after a screenshot surfaced online showing a message attributed to an individual identified as "Orok Orok." In the message, the sender allegedly warned that if any protest took place in Cross River State and hoodlums damaged public infrastructure, Koboko would be held responsible.
The message further claimed that some "indigenous Efik sons" were monitoring the comedian and urged him to be "very careful," statements that have since generated intense debate on social media.
Reacting in a video shared online, Koboko insisted he had committed no crime and was merely exercising his constitutional right to speak out on issues affecting Nigerians, particularly concerns surrounding insecurity in the country.
He called on the Cross River State Commissioner of Police and Governor Bassey Otu to take note of the situation, alleging that the WhatsApp message and subsequent phone calls he has received have made him fear for his safety.
"The only thing I did was to create awareness about INEC and the insecurity in the country. If anything happens to me, these are the people that should be held responsible," the comedian said.
Koboko maintained that he has never encouraged violence, destruction of property, or actions capable of destabilizing Cross River State. He argued that political differences should not result in intimidation or threats against citizens expressing their opinions.
The leaked screenshot has sparked mixed reactions online. While supporters of the comedian have described the message as an attempt at intimidation and called for an investigation, others argue that the sender was merely cautioning against protests that could lead to unrest.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Cross River State Police Command nor the individual named in the controversy had issued an official response to the allegations.
The development comes amid growing national conversations about insecurity, civic activism, and the rights of citizens to express dissenting views without fear of harassment or intimidation.
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