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Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has officially joined the ADC party in Kano, registering as a member at an elaborate ceremony. His move is seen as a major boost for the coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election.
Amechi has declared his ambition to run for president in 2027, prompting Odigie-Oyegun to express security concerns and call for peace in the lead-up to the election.
A gun attack targeting Nigerian political figures Peter Obi, John Odigie Oyegun, and others has sparked widespread outrage.
The Obidient Movement has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, demanding a federal investigation into a coordinated attack on Peter Obi and other political leaders in Edo State.
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A prominent chieftain of the Labour Party and the National Coordinator of Liberal Progressive and Patriotic Members Congress (LPPMC), Dr Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye, on Wed
Nigerian newspapers report on former officials Obi and Oyegun escaping assassination in Benin, and President Bola Tinubu approving the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun due to family matters.
Peter Obi and John Odigie-Oyegun reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State.
An eyewitness, Obidient Tanko, recounts claims of an assassination attempt in Edo State, following an attack by unknown gunmen on the residence of former Edo State Governor John Oyegun.
ADC leader John Odigie-Oyegun doubts the police will arrest the Edo gunmen who attacked his residence and the party secretariat in Benin. Read More: https://punchng.com/odigie-oyegun-doubts-police-can-arrest-edo-gunmen/
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the attack on Peter Obi and Odigie-Oyegun in Edo, urging security agencies to probe rising political violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-demands-probe-into-attack-on-obi-odigie-oyegun/
Ex-Senate chief whip Sir Rowland Owie distances himself from the recent violent attack on the ADC secretariat and the home of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-senate-chief-whip-distances-self-from-attack-on-odigie-oyeguns-house/
Peter Obi has commented on the Edo attack, stating that experiences with lawlessness are not new to him and urging Nigerians to elect competent leaders for national security.
Tension gripped Benin City, Edo State, as 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, former Governor of Edo State, John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reportedly escaped assassination attempts.
Ahead of the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the weekend…
The APC has blasted the ADC over claims of involvement in a political shooting in Edo, calling for a probe. Separately, a lawmaker dismissed allegations linking the Edo State government to an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy, labeling them false and politically motivated.
Widespread condemnation has followed a gun attack on the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the residence of its national leader, John Odigie-Oyegun, during which former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi was also present.
Sir Rowland Owie, a former Chief Whip of the Senate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied involvement in recent attacks on the party’s Secretariat and the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
IPAC condemns the alleged attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and ADC leaders in Edo State, calling it a dangerous escalation of political intolerance Read More: https://punchng.com/ipac-condemn
Gunmen invaded the ADC secretariat in Benin City during a rally, leading to an attack that Peter Obi and Oyegun reportedly escaped. The incident occurred during the formal defection of former Edo State governorship candidate Olumide Akpata to the ADC.