Edo Govt gives reason for ‘assassination attempt’ on Peter Obi
Edo Commissioner Suggests Link Between ADC Members and Attack on Peter Obi
Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation Kassim Afegbua has suggested that members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who were barred from attending a recent party meeting may have been involved in an attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
Afegbua made the remarks during an appearance on Arise Television on Wednesday. He noted that the ADC experienced internal conflict on Monday, which escalated the following day. Afegbua indicated there was significant frustration and tension among party leaders.
Obi narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday. Afegbua stated, “The ADC members who were prevented from attending the meeting may have orchestrated the attack.”
He detailed that the Monday event caused substantial disruption, leading to road closures near the Government House, which necessitated detours. Afegbua, who was in Benin at the time, reported that video footage from the incident showed heightened anger and tension among party leaders. He mentioned that one leader was seen locking his gate to restrict access to the meeting.
“This incident is believed to have led to the subsequent crisis, with those prevented from attending the meeting potentially orchestrating it,” he concluded.
