Obi, Oyegun never escaped assassination in Edo, says CSO

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The Benin Coalition of Edo State Civil Society reported that its investigation found no assassination attempt on former Anambra Governor Peter Obi or ADC National Leader Chief Oyegun during a recent incident in Benin City. The group said thugs entered the ADC secretariat after a party leader joined, but no gunfire was fired and both Obi and Oyegun were inside a fortified residence when stones were thrown at nearby vehicles. The coalition criticized Obi for portraying the event as an assassination attempt. The statement may influence public perception of security concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

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