JUST IN: Edo State APC Deputy Chairman, Jarret Tenebe Arrested

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in what appears to be a political move ahead of the Edo State House of Assembly election, the Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has been reportedly arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.

According to reports, Tenebe was arrested in his hometown, Ikabigbo, in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state, on the orders of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shaibu. The arrest came as a surprise to many, as it occurred less than 48 hours before the state’s House of Assembly election.

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The reason for Tenebe’s arrest is yet to be made public, but it is believed to be linked to a recent video in which he allegedly accused the Deputy Governor of sundry issues. Tenebe, a popular mobilizer for the APC and a strong loyalist of the former state governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is known for his vocal criticism of the opposition party in the state.

The arrest of Tenebe has sparked concerns among APC supporters in the state, who see it as an attempt to intimidate them ahead of the election. Some have also criticized the Deputy Governor for allegedly using his position to persecute political opponents.

The Edo State House of Assembly election is expected to be a keenly contested one, as both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been campaigning vigorously to win the majority of seats. The election is seen as a litmus test for the two parties ahead of the state’s gubernatorial election in 2024.

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The arrest of Tenebe was confirmed by the party’s state chairman, Col. David Imuse (rtd), and the APC’s Assistant Publicity Secretary, Ofure Osehobo.

As at the time of filing this report, neither the Edo State Government nor the police have issued an official statement on the arrest of Tenebe.