ADC Campaign Train Attacked by Thugs in Edo State
On Tuesday evening, suspected thugs attacked the campaign train of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State. Key figures such as Mr. Kenneth Imasuangbon, a chieftain and former governorship aspirant, and Mr. Herbert Okonofua, the party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, narrowly escaped harm.
The ADC alleged that the attackers, believed to be political loyalists of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), were led by Endurance Azemegbe, the Chairman of Igueben Local Government Area. During the attack, an ADC supporter, Jerry Oliha, sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to Irrua Specialist Hospital.
Azemegbe denied involvement, claiming he was not present in Igueben at the time. This incident marks the third attack on the ADC entourage in the local government, raising concerns about escalating political violence in Edo, especially following threats made by APC State Chairman Jarrett Tenebe regarding the use of firearms against opponents.
The ADC plans to release a comprehensive report on the violence.
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