ADC Leaders Survive Gun Attack in Edo State
On Tuesday, suspected political thugs attacked the convoy of Herberta Okonofua, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Edo Central Senatorial candidate, and Kenneth Imasuangbon, a former governorship aspirant, in Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State. The ADC claims the attackers were political loyalists led by an LG boss.
During the incident, a supporter named Jerry Oliha sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to Irrua Specialist Hospital for treatment. This attack marks the third incident involving the ADC entourage in the area, following earlier shootings in Wards 4 and 5.
The ADC, through its State Publicity Secretary Chris Ojeikere, condemned the violence, linking it to a broader trend of aggression against opposition members in Edo State. The situation has escalated political tensions, particularly after Jarrett Tenebe, the All Progressives Congress State Chairman, threatened to use AK-47 rifles against opponents.
Endurance Azemegbe, the Igueben Local Government Council Chairman, denied involvement and stated he was unaware of the incident.
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