Edo Deputy Speaker and Officials Pledge N1.1M Reward for Assault on Government Critic

The Edo State House of Assembly's Deputy Speaker, Osamwonyi Atu, and two other public officials have pledged a total of N1.1 million as a cash reward to a man who allegedly assaulted government critic Albert Obaz. The assault, which occurred during a live stream in the UK, led to widespread condemnation.

The incident was captured in a viral video showing the assault on Obaz, a vocal critic of the government. The reward gesture by the public officials has raised concerns about promoting violence and undermining leadership dignity.

The act has been criticized for potentially influencing future elections and setting a dangerous precedent.