The attack, which occurred during a political engagement, has sparked widespread condemnation and concerns about political violence. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the incident as “utterly condemnable” and “unacceptable in any democracy”.
Obi’s Attack
Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, attributes the recent attack on Peter Obi and other political figures in Benin City to internal conflicts within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Afegbua suggests that party members prevented from attending a key meeting may have orchestrated the disruption, citing a crisis within the ADC that led to heightened tension among leaders.¹
The ADC has denied internal conflicts, with Senator Owie stating there’s no rift between him and John Odigie-Oyegun, attributing the attacks to poor governance under Governor Monday Okpebholo. The Edo State government and APC deny involvement, with investigations ongoingWould you like to know more about the reactions to this incident or the ongoing investigations?