Edo State Political Violence Condemned

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Nigeria===Edo State has strongly condemned a recent assault on members of the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi and Olumide Akpata, at the residence of John Odigie-Oyegun. The governor characterized the incident as an escalation of internal party conflict and expressed regret that individuals exploited Nigeria===Edo State's peaceful environment to incite violence. He affirmed his role as Chief Security Officer, vowing to prevent Nigeria===Edo State from becoming a battleground for political rivalry and to preserve its reputation as a peaceful region. Monday Okpebholo also warned against the importation of thugs and miscreants for political activities and previously cautioned Peter Obi against visiting Nigeria===Edo State without security clearance. The ADC leadership, through spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi, denounced the attack and insisted it would not bow to intimidation, while Peter Obi vowed to seek justice.