Thugs Attack Peter Obi Supporters During Delta Rally

On Saturday, there was tension in Asaba, Delta State, following an alleged attack on supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), by suspected political thugs believed to be affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Engineer Thompson Omoneje, an NDC coordinator, reported that the attack occurred during a peaceful rally, where the assailants, dressed in black and arriving in commercial tricycles, confronted the supporters and vandalized their vehicles.

The attackers damaged a vehicle's windscreen and other parts. Omoneje expressed concern over the safety of political supporters and the need for tolerance among political groups.

In response, the Delta State government directed security agencies to investigate and prosecute those involved in the clash between NDC and APC supporters in Effurun. Charles Aniagwu, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, reiterated the government's zero-tolerance stance on political violence, stating that political campaigns should not lead to intimidation or thuggery.