A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the assassination attempt on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was orchestrated by the government or its agents.
Okonkwo made the claim on Tuesday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. He was reacting to the gunmen attack on Obi’s convoy in Edo State earlier that day.
During the interview, Okonkwo expressed concern over the security situation surrounding the former Anambra State governor and questioned how such an attack could occur. He alleged that the incident was not ordinary and suggested that those in authority should be held responsible.
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.”
The attack on Obi’s convoy has sparked widespread reactions across the country, with political figures and supporters calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
