Alleged gun attack targets Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC leaders in Edo

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On Tuesday in Benin City, Edo State, individuals identified as suspected thugs reportedly opened fire on a convoy that included former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC chairman John Odigie‑Oyegun and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a political event. The incident was reported by Yunusa Tanko, former spokesperson for Obi’s campaign, who said the attack occurred after the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata as ADC leader and that vehicles were damaged and the gate to Odigie‑Oyegun’s residence showed bullet marks. The statement described the episode as an attempted assassination and warned that democracy was in danger. The report adds to concerns about the safety of opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections, and authorities have been urged to investigate the incident.

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Reported by 6 sources: ripples, pm_news, the_whistler, daily_post, Blueprint, osun_defender. Also confirmed by Arise News.