Omo-Agege condemns violent assault on NDC rally, calls for investigation

The former deputy president of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege has known as for a complete investigation into the latest assault on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in Asaba, Delta state.

Mr Omo-Agege is the NDC senatorial candidate for the Delta Central District within the forthcoming 2027 basic elections.

He made the decision in an announcement via his Special Adviser, Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe in Warri.

“Thousands of strange residents of Delta on Saturday, got here out to stroll peacefully and marketing campaign for the NDC forward of the 2027 basic elections.

“The residents, led by the Obidient/OK Movement stuffed the streets, singing and carrying the message of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NDC to the individuals.

“Suddenly, thugs, fully armed with dangerous weapons, descended on the unarmed campaigners. More than 30 vehicles were smashed, while over 10 of NDC members and supporters were left bleeding heavily,” Mr Omo-Agege acknowledged.

According to him, the police have confirmed one dying.

Reports acknowledged that the deceased was one of many attackers.

“One dying is one too many. Whoever despatched armed thugs right into a peaceable march should reply for it.

“We demand the police to identify the deceased, tell us how he died, and prosecute everyone, who organised and sponsored this attack,” he additional acknowledged.

Mr Omo-Agege described the assault as “animalistic and barbaric”.

He stated the assault was borne out of concern of NDC’s grip on the grassroots in Delta.

The former senator stated the Asaba incident was not a one-off. He recalled different incidences by which the occasion suffered assaults within the state.

“On 13 August, in Usiefrun, Ughelli South, armed males attacked our individuals who had merely gathered to obtain us.

“On 21 August, over 50 armed males stormed Uvwie and destroyed the venue we had ready for a marketing campaign assembly.

“Also, on 18 September, in Warri and Effurun, our One Million-Man March for Deacon Chris Iyovwaye was ambushed at Angle Park, Uvwie junction, Ugborokoko, Jakpa Road, Urhuomarho,” he stated.

Omo-Agege known as on safety businesses to offer the occasion with safety to march and to do street reveals.

He additionally known as on the Inspector-General of Police, Oluwatunji Disu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi to arrest and prosecute these concerned within the assault.

He urged the occasion supporters to stay steadfast, assuring that the occasion’s rallies could be correctly guarded.

Mr Omo-Agege, whereas thanking the bystanders, store house owners, merchants, and artisans for his or her fast intervention within the assault, urged the youth to not permit themselves for use as thugs.

The Delta state authorities and the Delta APC marketing campaign council have additionally condemned the assault on the NDC supporters.

Charles Aniagwu, Delta State commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information/ Media Committee Chairman of the APC, stated in an announcement on Sunday that the assault was unacceptable.

He warned political events and their supporters to desist from taking actions that would threaten public peace and safety.