Delta Government Blames Rally Organizers for Violence

The Delta State Government has criticized the organizers of a political rally in Asaba for a violent clash that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The government stated that the organizers ignored police advice to hold the rally at a designated venue.

Mr Charles Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, expressed the government's position, condemning the incident involving supporters of the Obidient/OK Movement, which was campaigning for Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, urged political parties to avoid road processions and notify the police of political gatherings.

The police had warned the organizers against holding the open road procession due to identified security threats. The violence occurred around 12.15 pm along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.

The police took the injured to the hospital and reinforced security in the area to prevent further incidents. The government called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible.