Benin attack: ‘Anyone in those vehicles would’ve died’ – Akpata narrates how Peter Obi, others escaped death
Former Edo State LP governorship candidate Olumide Akpata has revealed how he and other ADC leaders, including Peter Obi, narrowly escaped death during a violent attack in Benin City. The motorcade was targeted by suspected assassins during Akpata’s declaration into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata explained that timely intelligence prompted them to move quickly […]
Govt behind assassination attempt on Peter Obi, says Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that government forces or their agents were behind the reported attack on Peter Obi in Edo State. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, he described the incident as an attempted assassination. The claims follow reports that gunmen targeted Obi’s convoy during a visit. Okonkwo said he was in contact with […]
Thugs attack Edo ADC secretariat, 24 hours after Jarret Tenebe, APC chairman’s threat
Suspected political thugs on Tuesday attacked the Edo State secretariat of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC), barely 24 hours after a warning by the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe. The incident reportedly happened shortly after party leaders received Barrister Olumide Akpata at the venue. Prominent figures including Peter Obi, Chief […]
Olumide Akpata Talks About the Challenging Outcome Of Edo Governorship Election
Labour Party’s 2024 candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he has not yet contested the results of the recent election. Akpata, who finished third in the election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said the election was filled with many irregularities. On Sunday, INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the […]
Edo Decides 2024: Labour Party’s Akpata Defeats in His Own Polling Unit
In a surprising turn of events in the Edo Decides 2024 election, Olumide Akpata, the gubernatorial candidate for the Labour Party, lost in his own polling unit. This defeat has raised eyebrows as Akpata is considered one of the leading contenders for the governorship of Edo State. In the results announced for Akpata’s polling unit, […]