- He claimed that armed individuals trailed party members from the ADC Secretariat to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence
- Images and videos shared by Tanko showed shattered windscreens of SUVs
- The reported attack has intensified concerns over rising political tensions in Edo State
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex–APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were reportedly attacked by suspected thugs in Edo State on Tuesday.
Eko Hot Blog gathered he allegation was made by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, former campaign spokesperson for Obi and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, in a statement issued in Abuja.
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According to Tanko, the incident occurred in Benin City during political activities marking the formal defection of Olumide Akpata to the ADC.
He claimed that armed individuals trailed party members from the ADC Secretariat to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence, where gunshots were allegedly fired at the gate and several vehicles were damaged.
Images and videos shared by Tanko showed shattered windscreens of SUVs and visible damage to the entrance of the residence. He described the development as a serious threat to democratic practice and the safety of political actors.
The reported attack has intensified concerns over rising political tensions in Edo State, particularly as opposition figures continue to question recent electoral processes and outcomes.
The incident came less than a day after the ADC candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, Dr. Moses Paul, alongside the Obidient Movement, rejected the results of the February 21 poll. They alleged irregularities and insisted the announced outcome did not reflect voters’ choices.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner, after he secured 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid ballots cast.
Paul placed second with 12,109 votes, while the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) received 3,398 votes.
In his reaction, Paul accused INEC of mismanaging the election, alleging voter suppression, result alteration, intimidation, and vote-buying in several wards.
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