2027: NDC candidate accuses Delta Govt, APC of sponsoring attack on supporters in Effurun
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, House of Representatives candidate for Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, has accused Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, of sponsoring thugs who allegedly attacked members of the party during a campaign rally in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred during…
Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, a candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, has accused the Delta State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring thugs who attacked his supporters during a campaign rally in Effurun. The incident occurred during a "1,000,000-Man March for NDC Candidates, 5-over-5" procession.
Ominimini alleged that armed thugs disrupted the peaceful march and physically assaulted party supporters, aiming to intimidate NDC members and deter their support ahead of the elections. He held Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the APC responsible for mobilizing the attackers and called for a thorough investigation by security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Despite the attack, Ominimini emphasized that NDC members would continue their campaign activities and urged supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding. As of the report's filing, neither the Delta State Government nor the APC had officially responded to the allegations.
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