ADC Candidate Herberta Okonofua Survives Gun Attack

On Tuesday, gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Herberta Okonofua, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Edo Central Senatorial District, and party chieftain Kenneth Imansuagbon in Igueben Local Government Area. Both leaders escaped unharmed while conducting political engagements.

The ADC's State Publicity Secretary, Chris Ojeikere, accused political supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the attack under the direction of Igueben Local Government Council Chairman, Endurance Azemegbe. Ojeikere claimed that Azemegbe led armed men who targeted the ADC entourage on three occasions that day, specifically in Ward 4 and Ward 5.

Additionally, ADC supporter Jerry Oliha was reportedly shot and was receiving treatment at Irrua Specialist Hospital. The ADC condemned the attack as part of a broader pattern of violence against opposition members in Edo State and reported the incident to the Divisional Police Officer in Igueben, calling for a full investigation.

Azemegbe denied the allegations, stating he was not present during the incident. The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, mentioned that the police would investigate once a formal report was submitted.