Rowland Owie denies involvement in attack on Odigie-Oyegun’s home
A former Senate Chief Whip, Sir Rowland Owie, has denied any involvement in the attack on the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat. The incident occurred after Olumide Akpata was welcomed into the party by Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, and other officials. Owie emphasized his commitment to peaceful politics and rejected claims linking him to the violence. The police have begun investigating the attacks, with no arrests reported yet.
What we know
- Sir Rowland Owie stated he has never engaged in violent politics and rejected allegations of sponsoring the attack.
- The ADC secretariat and Odigie-Oyegun’s residence were attacked after Olumide Akpata was received into the party.
- The event at the secretariat was ended early after warnings of an imminent attack.
- The ADC and APC blamed each other and internal party factions for the violence.
- The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation but has made no arrests so far.
