IPAC denounces attacks on Obi, Odigie-Oyegun and ADC leaders in Edo
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has strongly condemned the alleged attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State. According to Egbeola Martins, the incident marks a worrying rise in political intolerance. The council urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo to ensure accountability and justice for those affected. The Edo State government, however, denied claims that its officials were involved in the attacks.
What we know
- IPAC described the attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and ADC leaders as a grave act of political intolerance.
- The incident reportedly occurred during political activities related to the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC in Edo State.
- IPAC called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene and ensure those responsible are prosecuted.
- Photos and videos shared by Dr Yunusa Tanko showed damaged vehicles and bullet-riddled gates at Odigie-Oyegun’s residence.
- The Edo State government rejected the allegations, calling them false and a misrepresentation of facts.
