Edo Attack: Peter Obi Should Have Told Us Before Coming — Commissioner

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Edo State Commissioner for Information Kassim Afegbua said former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi should have informed the state government before his visit to Edo, referencing a previous request by Governor Monday Okpebholo that was meant as a courtesy. Afegbua addressed the recent gunmen attack on Obi and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders, describing it as an internal dispute within the ADC rather than a wider political conflict. He clarified that the governor’s earlier statement was misinterpreted as a restriction on Obi’s movements. The commissioner’s remarks highlight concerns about security and protocol for high‑profile political figures in the state. No specific actions were announced following the comments.

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