Violence at NDC rally for Peter Obi leaves one dead

During a political rally organized by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, violence erupted along Nnebisi Road in Asaba, Delta State, resulting in one fatality. The Delta State Police Command, represented by spokesperson SP Bright Edafe, confirmed that police had received intelligence indicating potential violence prior to the rally.

The organizers were invited to a security meeting where they were advised against holding an open road procession and were encouraged to use a designated venue for safety. However, they allegedly disregarded this advice, leading to the violent incident.

The police have initiated an investigation into the matter. This incident is part of a broader trend of increasing political violence in Nigeria, with over 70 election-related attacks and 27 casualties reported across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory in the first ten months of 2026.

Prior to this rally, Peter Obi's campaign convoy had also been attacked in Calabar, Cross River State.