Peter Obi’s Visit Not Linked To Recent Edo Deaths – LP

The Edo State Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Kelly Ogbaloi, has refuted claims that the recent deaths in the state were triggered by the visit of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that

Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier warned Obi against visiting Edo without security clearance, claiming that his visit to St. Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences on June 7—where Obi donated ₦15 million—led to a resurgence of violence, resulting in the death of at least three people.

Ogbaloi dismissed the allegation in an interview with Daily Post, maintaining that there was no incident of violence or stampede during Obi’s visit.

“I’m not aware of any incident of people dying in Edo State. If anyone had died because of Obi’s visit, we would all know. And the truth is, if anyone actually died out of violence recently, it is because of the court war they are running in Edo State,” Ogbaloi stated.

He accused the state government of shifting blame and noted that any unrest should be traced to internal political conflicts, not Obi’s presence.

Ogbaloi further criticised Governor Okpebholo’s directive, stating that no state governor has the constitutional authority to restrict the movement of a Nigerian citizen.

“Obi is a prominent figure who cannot be restricted from any part of the country. Even if the governor was talking about protocol, he should have said it in a way that shows respect,” he said.

He stressed that if the governor’s concern was about proper procedure, it should have been communicated respectfully rather than through threats.

Obi’s visit had been part of his ongoing outreach to support educational and health institutions nationwide.