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Akpata narrates how he, Peter Obi, escaped attack in Benin City
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ADC governorship aspirant Olumide Akpata revealed that he and Peter Obi narrowly escaped an attack during a political gathering in Benin City. The event, which brought Labour Party members into the ADC, was attended by prominent figures. Akpata said they received intelligence warnings of an impending attack and quickly concluded the programme. After leaving, armed men reportedly stormed the secretariat, attacking attendees. Akpata's cousin narrowly escaped being hit by a bullet, while another relative was injured.
Key entitiesOlumide AkpataPeter ObiAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)Labour PartyEdo State
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Reported by 5 sources: ripples, The Cable, osun_defender, the_whistler, daily_post.
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