Peter Obi explaning how thugs Attacked John Odigie-Oyegun’s house in Benin
By Victory Oghene
Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has narrated how hoodlums attcked the residence of the national leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Odigie-Oyegun.
In a video seen by NATIONAL WAVES, the former Anambra State Governor stated that hoodlums shot sporadically at the gates and cars packed outside the residence of Mr. Oyegun.
Obi also condemned a violent attack by suspected thugs on the party’s secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, which left three persons injured.
He condemned the attack, warning of grave consequences if political violence is allowed to persist.
Obi said it was time for those in government to act decisively.
“It is time to speak up and for the government to act. They will not be there forever. What they allow to happen today will take its revenge on all of us and on the country,” he said.
While Odigie-Oyegun described the incident as dangerous and capable of plunging the country into chaos.
He said intelligence reports had warned of a planned attack, forcing the party to end its meeting abruptly.
He said: “We were just lucky to have left in time.
“People arrived in several vehicles, shooting, injuring people and destroying property.
“This is a state with a governor, and the first duty of government is to protect lives and property.”
On the attack on his residence, Odigie-Oyegun said the presence of Obi in Edo State may have attracted the violence.
He noted that shots were fired at his home during a courtesy visit.
He asked: “When did we degenerate to this level? These developments are dangerous and not good for anyone.”
The incident occurred shortly after Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, former Senate Chief Whip Senator Rowland Owie and the Edo State Chairman of the ADC, Kennedy Odion, left the party secretariat.
They had gone to receive former Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, who defected to the ADC.
Sources said said party members were still at the venue when the suspected hoodlums stormed the secretariat, disrupting activities and vandalized the property.
It was further alleged that the attackers moved to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence, where vehicles parked outside were vandalised, and shots were fired.
Edo ADC Chairman told newsmen that the incident had been reported to the police, accusing the All Progressives Congress of orchestrating the attack.
But Governor Monday Okpebholo said neither his government nor his party, the APC had anything to do with the violence.
“We heard APC was coming to attack us, so we quickly cut short the programme.
“A few minutes after we left, thugs stormed the venue. Three people were injured.
“After destroying the secretariat, they came to Chief Oyegun’s house and destroyed many vehicles parked outside.
“The Commissioner of Police has visited and promised an investigation.” said Edo ADC chair
The Edo chairman of the APC, Jarret Tenebe, dismissed the allegation, describing the incident as an internal crisis within the ADC.
He asked: “Did the attackers wear APC uniform?. What is happening in ADC is factional fighting.
“Owie and Oyegun are fighting each other. They should not drag us into their problem.”
Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Command said a political gathering was disrupted by suspected hoodlums but played down the extent of the damage.
Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said patrol teams responded promptly and that no casualties were officially recorded, adding that security had been reinforced in the area.
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