Okpebholo blames rift among ADC members for attack on Obi, others

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State condemned a recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as an escalation of internal party conflict. In a statement, he expressed sympathy for the victims and warned against the importation of outsiders to incite violence in the state. Okpebholo said the motive appeared to be discrediting Edo State’s reputation for peace and pledged to prevent the state from becoming a battleground for political rivalry. He emphasized that politics should focus on performance and public trust rather than violence, and indicated that the incident could affect perceptions of security ahead of upcoming elections.

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Reported by 2 sources: Daily Trust, pm_news.