ADC Blames APC Chairman for Attack on Campaign Members

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of leading an attack on its members during a political event in Igueben Local Government Area. Chris Ojeikere, the ADC's Publicity Secretary, stated that the Igueben LGA chairman directed armed men to assault the entourage of Kenneth Imasuangbon and the party's Edo Central senatorial candidate, Herbeta Okonofua.

During the attack, a member identified as Jerry Oliha from ADC Ward 6 was shot at the premises of the Enogie of Igueben and was subsequently taken to Irrua Specialist Hospital for urgent medical attention. Ojeikere noted that this incident marked the third shooting targeting the entourage that day, with previous attacks occurring at Ward 4 and Ward 5.

The ADC claims these attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence against its members, allegedly coordinated by local government chairmen under Jarrett Tenebe's influence. The police have been informed, and evidence from the scene has been collected.