Edo Attack: SERAP Asks Tinubu to Direct IGP to Probe Assault on Obi, ADC Chieftains

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate the attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo state. SERAP made the call in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday. The organisation…

Read More

‘Insufferable Jesters’ — APC Blames ADC’s Internal Crisis for Edo Attack on Obi, Oyegun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to the reported attack on Peter Obi and Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in Edo state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, described the ADC as “insufferable jesters.” He accused the party of…

Read More

Atiku Condemns Attack on Obi, Oyegun, Warns Against Political Violence

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that Nigeria must not descend into political violence. Hoodlums attacked Obi, Oyegun, and other ADC stalwarts at Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state, on Tuesday. In a statement reacting to the…

Read More