Rep rejects claims linking Edo to attack on Obi’s convoy - Punch Newspapers

AI Summary

A member of the House of Representatives publicly denied allegations that Edo State was involved in an attack on the convoy of presidential candidate Peter Obi. The representative said there is no evidence linking the state to the incident and urged focus on the upcoming election. The claim had been circulated in media reports after the attack. The denial aims to prevent any negative impact on Obi’s campaign and on perceptions of security in Edo. No further action was announced.

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