Edo Rep Dismisses Claims Linking State to Obi Attack

On Thursday, Billi Osawaru, a member of the House of Representatives, rejected allegations connecting Edo State to the attack on Peter Obi's convoy during a political visit. He described these claims as false and politically motivated.

Osawaru's comments came in response to accusations made by Anambra counterpart Patrick Uzowu regarding a February 24, 2026, incident in Benin City. He stated there is no evidence linking the Edo State government to the attack and criticized the tendency to assign blame without proof, which could inflame political tensions.

Osawaru called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the attack and expressed confidence that the outcome would clear the governor of any wrongdoing. He condemned violence regardless of the victim's political affiliation and urged political actors to avoid inflammatory statements, prioritizing peace and stability in Edo State.

The governor had previously issued a security advisory ahead of Obi's visit, which critics interpreted as an attempt to restrict his movement.