NDC Candidate Urges Oborevwori To Probe Asaba Political Violence

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Delta North, Mr Victor Ochei, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to order a thorough investigation into the alleged attack on NDC supporters and the destruction of campaign buses in the state.

Mr Ochei described the incident as condemnable and unacceptable, urging the governor to call members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to order and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.

He made the call during a media briefing at his campaign office following an alleged attack on NDC supporters during a one-million-man march organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement to mobilise support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to Mr Ochei, more than 30 campaign buses were destroyed by the attackers allegedly led by commercial tricycle operators.

He expressed disappointment over what he described as an attempt by members of the ruling party to intimidate opposition supporters rather than engage them through issue-based campaigns.

“If you are doing well as a party, come out and tell the people what you have achieved to merit re-election instead of resorting to intimidation.

“I call on Governor Oborevwori to call APC members to order and ensure that this dastardly act is thoroughly investigated. Delta State should not be turned into a theatre of bloodshed,” he said.

Also speaking, the Delta State Coordinator of the OK Movement and one of the organisers of the one-million-man march, Comrade Favour Emerue, said the group was supporting the NDC and its candidates in the 2027 elections.

Comrade Emerue alleged that the march, which he described as peaceful and massive, was disrupted by suspected thugs who attacked participants, leaving some members injured and requiring medical attention.

He condemned the incident, insisting that political campaigns should be based on issues and records of performance rather than violence and intimidation.

“This is not the democracy we fought for. Nigerians are ready to defend their votes in 2027 to ensure that the country works. No Deltan should lose his or her life because of an election,” he said.

He warned that Governor Oborevwori would be held responsible if any Delta resident lost their life as a result of political violence.

Comrade Emerue also called on security agencies to investigate the incident and prosecute anyone found culpable.

He disclosed that the organisers had notified the police about the planned march and held a meeting with the Commissioner of Police to discuss security arrangements.

According to him, the police commissioner directed the organisers not to assemble at Inter-Bua Junction, a directive they said they complied with.