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Political Thugs Allegedly Attack NDC Campaign Office

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City The campaign office of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo federal constituency in the 2027 general election, Hon. Frank Uyi Omosigho, in Benin

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo federal constituency, Hon. Frank Uyi Omosigho, reported that his campaign office in Benin City was attacked on Tuesday night. According to Omosigho, suspected political thugs destroyed campaign posters, banners and other materials at the office located on Stadium Road around 10 p.m. The campaign materials were found damaged or pulled down upon Omosigho's visit to the office at 11 p.m. after being alerted by community members.

Omosigho urged his supporters and NDC members to maintain peaceful campaigning and not to be used for electoral violence, calling on Nigerians to vote based on candidates' programs and ability to represent people. The police, state Commissioner of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) have been informed of the incident.

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