Gunfire And Chaos: Odigie-Oyegun Details Dramatic Escape With Peter Obi

Former Edo State Governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, has narrated how he, Peter Obi, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) narrowly escaped what he described as an assassination attempt in Benin City.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after ADC leaders formally received former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, into the party. Gunmen allegedly attacked the party secretariat on Ogbelaka Street, off Sokponba Road, before proceeding to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants arrived in an unmarked Sienna bus and on a motorcycle, firing multiple shots and destroying party property, including chairs, canopies, and banners. Some members were said to have sustained injuries. The attackers later moved to Odigie-Oyegun’s home on Reservation Road, where more gunfire was reported and vehicles parked near the entrance were riddled with bullets.

Speaking to journalists, Odigie-Oyegun warned that political leaders were “playing with fire,” cautioning that the consequences could be severe. He explained that the meeting at the party secretariat had been properly scheduled but was cut short after they received a security alert indicating a possible attack.

“Halfway through the proceedings, we received intelligence from one of the security agencies that the venue might be attacked, so we decided to wind up. You cannot ignore such information,” he said, adding that they left just in time before the situation escalated.

He expressed concern over what he described as a lack of coordinated security response, questioning how armed individuals were able to storm the venue, fire shots, vandalise property, and leave without immediate intervention in a state with a sitting governor.

On the attack at his residence, Odigie-Oyegun said Obi had been visiting him when gunfire erupted. He referenced an earlier warning allegedly issued that Obi’s security could not be guaranteed if he entered the state without clearance, and questioned the level of political hostility that had developed.

Obi, recounting the experience, called on those in authority to take responsibility, warning that actions taken today could have lasting consequences for the country.

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