Obi Reacts To Edo Attack, Vows “We Will Not Allow This To Continue”

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The opposition coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has sworn  not to be cowed, bow or retreat in the face of unprovoked, and reckless attacks on its members.

In a statement posted on his official site late Tuesday evening February 24, 2026, in reaction to the  attack on both the convoy of Peter Obi ,the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in 2023, and residence of Chief John Oyegun, the former Governor of Edo State by some alleged state-sponsored hoodlums, the spokesperson for the ADC Bolaji Abdullahi  reaffirmed the unflinching commitment of the party to stand firm, speak without fear, and continue the struggle for a better Nigeria.

This is as Obi , described the assault as a brazen attempt at stifling democracy, vowing to petition all relevant domestic and international authorities over the unfortunate attempt at his life, and those of other ADC chieftains in Edo state.

The Source reports that some armed hoodlums had on Tuesday, attacked  Obi’s convoy, after trailing them from the Edo  state Secretariat of the ADC to the residence of Oyegun in Benin the state capital.

Obi ,and other chieftains of  the opposition party were in the state to formally receive Chief Olumide Akpata, former Governorship candidate of the LP, during the 2024 off-circle election in the state into the ADC.

The former LP Presidential candidate ,his host Oyegun and others came under heavy gunshots attack, with many vehicles parked at the premises severely damaged.

In his reaction to the unfortunate incident ,Obi assured that a formal complaint will be lodged with all appropriate authorities, seeking a thorough investigation with a view to unraveling those behind the cowardly attack, as well as bringing them to justice.

“We will make a formal complaint, and I assure you that this despicable acts cannot continue.

“We have a country, and we are part of the the country. We cannot have terrorism activities in the country, and at the same time have officials in Government terrorizing citizens. It is totally unacceptable”, Obi stated.

Obi, also condemned the All Progressive Congress APC-led Federal Government over its unrelenting efforts at eroding the country’s democratic arrangement.

“Those who claimed yesterday to be democratic icons are now destroying our democracy. All of us have come together to save our democracy for tomorrow because we cannot continue in this direction.

“The APC Government, as of today, has killed governance, our democracy ,the legislature and the judiciary . Similar situation has befallen the economy ” he added.

While describing the attack on the ADC chieftains and supporters, as grave and disturbing, Abdullahi regretted that the development occurred just months after the Edo state Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned Obi not to enter the state without informing him.

“Today’s attack on Mr Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress ADC is a grave ,and disturbing development, especially in the light of the threats issued last year by the Governor of Edo State, warning Mr Obi not to come to Edo State.

“We didn’t know at the time that the Governor’s threat would include an assassination plot .

“Let it be clearly understood : violence and intimidation are the weapons of those who fear the will of the people .

“Such actions stain democracy and must be condemned by all who believe in freedom . The ADC will neither bow nor retreat.

“We will stand firm , speak without fear ,and continue the peaceful struggle for a Nigeria where opposition is not punished and every citizen is free” the ADC spokesperson stated.