The governorship campaign office of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Lokoja, Kogi State, was targeted in a devastating attack as suspected political hoodlums set it on fire.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, resulted in the destruction of valuable items, documents, vehicles, generators, computers, and campaign materials….CONTINUE READING

Dr. Sam Ranti Abenemi, the SDP’s deputy governorship candidate for the upcoming November 11 gubernatorial election, confirmed the attack.

He reported that the hoodlums arrived in large numbers around 12 am and carried out the arson after scaring away the security personnel at the office.

Despite the unfortunate incident, Abenemi urged all supporters of the SDP to remain calm and assured them that the party would address the issue through appropriate channels.

Meanwhile, Faruk Adejoh-Audu, the Director of Communication for the SDP’s standard bearer, condemned the incident and called on the international community and people of good conscience to denounce such acts of abuse of power.

He expressed disappointment in the security agencies’ response, stating that despite formal complaints, the perpetrators of electoral violence continue to act with impunity.

As of reporting time, the State Police Command has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.