Obi Assassination Attempt:Kenneth Okonkwo Indicts Edo Govt. As Sponsored Of Attack













Obi Assassination Attempt:Kenneth Okonkwo Indicts Edo Govt. As Sponsored Of Attack 

By Editor 


Veteran Nollywood actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the assassination attempt on Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections,  was sponsored by the Edo State government or its agents.




It would be recalled that gunmen on Tuesday attacked Peter Obi, former Edo State Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun along with other chieftains of the ADC in Edo State.


During an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’, Okonkwo recalled a previous threat issued by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpehbolo to Peter Obi against entering the state without his clearance.

According to him,  “The attack on Peter Obi in Edo State was an attempted assassination by the government or their agents.

“I was in touch with the former Edo State Governor, John Odigie Oyegun, who detailed on the alleged assassination attempt.


“This incident is attributed to either government entities or their agents. Recall a previous threat issued by the current Edo State Governor, who warned Peter Obi against entering the state without his clearance, stating his security would not be guaranteed.

“This past threat was discussed on air as a danger to opposition leaders. The recent events transpired as individuals gathered to welcome Olumide Akpata, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), an organization now seemingly under attack.


“The welcoming party encountered a convoy of ten vehicles, led by a pilot vehicle.”


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