Outrage As Okpebholo’s Aide Insults Peter Obi, Threatens ADC Members In Viral Video

A viral video circulating online has sparked controversy after an aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, popularly known as Agogo the Towncrier, was seen making inflammatory remarks against opposition figures.

In the footage, the aide was heard telling Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, that he would hand over any member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) found in the state to the police. He also referred to former presidential candidate Peter Obi in derogatory terms.

The video, which also captured the police commissioner smiling during the exchange, has drawn criticism from observers who questioned the appropriateness of the reaction given the nature of the comments. After making the remarks in the commissioner’s presence, the aide was seen walking away.

The development comes amid renewed tension within the ADC in Edo State, where a fresh leadership crisis has emerged following the announcement of a new State Executive led by Tony Alike. Alike was unveiled alongside 23 other executive members despite conflicting claims over who legitimately leads the party in the state.

The announcement followed an earlier claim by a member of the party’s National Executive Committee, Rowland Owie, that Nosa Ehima had been elected chairman, while the incumbent chairman, Kennedy Odion, said he was unaware of any congress being held.

National Collation Chairman Sem Andrew Uchendu, who announced Alike’s emergence, said the new leadership followed consensus arrangements backed by party stakeholders, including former APC national chairman John Odigie-Oyegun.

Speaking after his emergence, Alike pledged to unite aggrieved members and reposition the party, while party leaders signalled plans to unveil a broader opposition strategy ahead of the general elections.