Gunmen Attack Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC Chieftains In Edo

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According to a statement released by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, former spokesperson for Peter Obi, suspected armed individuals attacked Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman John Odigie‑Oyegun, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin, Edo State, during the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata as ADC leader. The attackers reportedly fired at the gate of Odigie‑Oyegun’s residence and damaged several vehicles, which Tanko described as a survived assassination attempt and a threat to democracy. Photographs and videos shared by Tanko show smashed SUV windshields and bullet‑riddled gates. The incident raises concerns about political violence and security ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.

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Reported by 7 sources: osun_defender, ripples, Arise News, The Nation, the_whistler, daily_post, Vanguard.