Three injure as suspected thugs attack ADC secretariat
…it is their factional fight, APC Chairman Three people were injured after suspected thugs unleashed violence on the African Democratic Congress secretariat. The attack reportedly occurred a few minutes after
…it is their factional fight, APC Chairman
Three people were injured after suspected thugs unleashed violence on the African Democratic Congress secretariat.
The attack reportedly occurred a few minutes after Peter Obi, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Senator Owie, and the state Chairman of the party, Kennedy Odion, left the secretariat.
The party leaders were at the secretariat to receive the former governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata.
Witnesses said party members were still at the secretariat when the attack occurred.
They said the suspected thugs moved to the residence of Chief Oyegun and shot at vehicles parked outside.
Speaking to reporters on the phone, the Edo ADC Chairman said the matter has been reported to the Police.
He accused the All Progressives Congress of orchestrating the attack.
According to him, "We heard APC was coming to attack us. We quickly shut down the event and ended the programme. A few minutes after we ended, we heard thugs stormed the venue. Myself Peter Obi. Senator Owie and Oyegun had left the venue when we heard about the thugs' attack.
"They injured three persons. Every other persons were still at the venue. After they scattered the place, they came to Chief Oyegun's house, where we were having another meeting. All the vehicles parked outside were destroyed.
We have reported the matter, and the Commissioner of Police came to see the level of damage that has been done. He assured them they would investigate. I told him not to allow this attack slide. Three persons were injured. The vehicles destroyed were many."
Edo APC Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, said what happened was a result of factions within the Edo ADC.
"Did the attackers wear an APC uniform? What is happening in ADC is a factional fight. You saw Owie fighting Oyegun. They should not drag us into their fight."
Edo Police spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, confirmed the attack.
According to her, "On 24 February 2026 at about 2:55 p.m., a political gathering was held at the ADC State Secretariat located on Ogbelaka Street, off Sapele Road, Benin City, to welcome new members who defected from the Labour Party.
"Shortly after the event concluded, a group of suspected hoodlums disrupted the premises and chased attendees away. Police patrol teams responded promptly to the distress call, upon which the suspects fled the scene.
"Some plastic chairs and canopies were damaged during the incident. No casualties were reported. Security personnel have since been deployed to the area to maintain law and order and prevent any further disturbance.
"The situation is currently under control, and further developments will be communicated as necessary."
