Tension in Asaba, Delta State on Saturday, November 7, after a rally by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) turned violent.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed one person killed and five injured along Nnebisi Road during a procession organized by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi.
Police PRO SP Bright Edafe said intelligence had warned of possible violence and organizers were invited to a security meeting before the march. A full-scale investigation has commenced.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, NDC senatorial candidate for Delta Central, accused thugs allegedly sponsored by the state government and APC of attacking the rally. He claimed over 30 vehicles were vandalized and over 10 supporters injured, including State Coordinator of Obidient/OK Movement, Hon. Favour Emerure.
Reacting, Peter Obi said: “Political violence has no place in democracy. I unequivocally condemn the attacks against our coordinators and supporters who were merely exercising their democratic rights.”Delta State Government, through Commissioner Charles Aniagwu, blamed organizers for disregarding security advice.
The PDP has also urged President Bola Tinubu to publicly condemn political violence nationwide ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Source: Vanguard, TheNigerianNews, GovBusinessJournal