Edo attack sparks national alarm as gunmen open fire on Peter Obi’s convoy at Oyegun’s home
Chaos erupted on Tuesday as unidentified gunmen brazenly targeted the convoy of Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and top ADC contender for 2027, at the home of former Edo Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
The assailants fired recklessly at the convoy as Obi and party officials approached, though fortunately, no one was injured. Obi later displayed the cartridges recovered from the scene, denouncing the attack as a shocking breach of safety at the residence of a respected statesman.
The assault reignites concerns over a troubling pattern of intimidation in Edo State. POMR recalled July 2025 warnings from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who previously cautioned Obi against entering the state during a charitable visit—a threat later denied but now casting a shadow over political freedom in the region.
Ibrahim Umar, POMR spokesperson, warned that attempts to restrict a presidential aspirant’s constitutional rights will not be tolerated. The incident has drawn intense scrutiny both nationally and internationally, with observers questioning the safety of political actors in the lead-up to 2027.
Key Takeaway: Even at the home of a revered elder, no candidate is safe from political violence in today’s Edo State.
