ADC accuses APC chairman of leading gunmen to attack members during campaign in Edo

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has accused the party's chairman of orchestrating an attack on its members during a political event in Igueben Local Government Area. ADC's Publicity Secretary, Chris Ojeikere, stated that the chairman of Igueben LGA led a group of armed men who targeted the entourage of ADC senatorial candidate, Kenneth Imasuangbon, and party candidate, Herbeta Okonofua.

A member of ADC, Jerry Oliha, from Ward 6, was shot at the Enogie's residence. Oliha is currently receiving treatment in Irrua Specialist Hospital. This is the third attack on the ADC entourage in the area today, with previous incidents occurring at wards 4 and 5. ADC claims that these attacks are part of a coordinated campaign by the All Progressives Congress (APC), as alleged by APC leader Jarrett Tenebe.

The APC's threat to use AK-47 weapons against the Edo people, according to ADC, is a premeditated plan. Bullet fragments recovered from the scene have been handed over to the police and the Enogie. ADC pledges to release a full report on the violence perpetrated by the APC. The Deputy Police Officer (DPO) of Igueben LGA has been informed of the incident.