BREAKING: Peter Obi Escapes Assassination as Armed Thugs Attack ADC Event in Edo

A political gathering in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday turned violent after armed men attacked a rally attended by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The incident happened during the official defection of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Supporters and party leaders were reportedly forced to flee for safety as gunshots rang out.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, raised the alarm shortly after the attack. He described the incident as a direct threat to the lives of Obi and other political leaders present at the event.

Tanko said the attackers followed the convoy from the ADC secretariat in Benin City to the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun.

According to him, several vehicles were damaged when gunmen opened fire at the gate of the residence, creating panic among party members and residents of the area.

The attack occurred during the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, a move seen as a major political development in Edo State ahead of future elections.

In a statement titled “Breaking Red Alert in Benin, Edo State,” Tanko said:

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State.

“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.

“They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”

No official statement has yet been released by the Edo State Police Command as of the time of filing this report. It remains unclear if any arrests have been made or if there were casualties from the attack.

Residents of the area described the situation as chaotic, saying many people ran for cover when the gunshots were heard.