ADC and NDC Demand Action Against Political Violence in Edo

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have expressed alarm over alleged political violence targeting opposition politicians in Edo State. During a media briefing in Benin City, NDC Chairman Engr. David Olukoga and ADC Chairman Tony Alile called for urgent intervention from security agencies to address the escalating political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Olukoga highlighted a pattern of attacks on his party’s structures, including the destruction of their secretariat in Ikpoba-Okha and vandalism of campaign billboards for candidates Hon. Bawa Mohammed Qaleeph and Hon. Frank Uyi Omosigho. Alile reported incidents involving ADC leaders, including an attack on Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Dr. Peter Obi, and the shooting of Jerry Oliha during an attack on Kenneth Imansuangbon.

Both leaders condemned inflammatory remarks by APC State Chairman Jarrett Tenebe regarding the use of AK-47 rifles against dissenters. They have reported these incidents to the Commissioner of Police and the Department of State Services, urging investigations to protect the rights of all political parties.