2027 Politics Watch: From Asaba Rally's Death to Obi’s Subsidy Challenge
- One person was killed and five injured during an Obi/Kwankwaso Movement procession supporting Peter Obi in Asaba.
- Delta Police said they had warned organizers against holding an open-road procession, while organizers disputed parts of the account and questioned the level of police protection.
- Tonye Timi condemned the violence and urged political actors to follow security guidance and pursue peaceful campaigns.
- Peter Obi condemned the attacks and called for those responsible to be identified and face justice.
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Delta APC decries political violence, emphasises healthy political competition
Dr Tonye Timi, an official of the Delta All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, has condemned the violence that trailed Saturday’s road procession by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), along Nnebisi Road, Asaba. Timi, Secretary, Media and Publicity Committee of the campaign council, described the development as unfortunate and a troubling reminder of […]
‘Even Netflix Will Be Surprised’ – Lawyer Reacts as Obi’s Supporters Allegedly Kill Man in Delta - NewsTmes.com.ng
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to the death of a man during a political rally organised by supporters of Peter Obi in Asaba, Delta State. Adeyanju described the circumstances surrounding a video of the incident as shocking, particularly the appearance of an individual granting an interview at the scene while …
One Dead, Five Injured as Obidient Supporters’ Rally Turns Violent in Delta
One person has been killed and five others injured following a violent incident during a political rally organised by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in Asaba, Delta State. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, November 7, 2026, stating that […]
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