Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, again attacked the Edo State secretariat.

Ekwutosblog reports that the incident allegedly occurred a few minutes after the state leadership of the party received Barrister Olumide Akpata.

Akpata was received by Mr. Peter Obi, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, Senator Roland Owie, Prof. Oserhiemen Osunbor, among others.

A Facebook user identified as Hon. Shedrach Udugbai shared the incident on her wall.

In a viral video, Udugbai showed how several vehicles were destroyed and a woman assaulted by the suspected thugs. The video also showed several plastic chairs used at the event vandalized.

According to him, the ADC secretariat in Edo was attacked by suspected APC thugs minutes after Peter Obi left the secretariat. They reportedly came in unnumbered vehicles, wearing masks and carrying guns.

“The thugs shot one woman in the neck, and she is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. They beat up another man and broke his head. Many were left injured.

“Monday Okpebholo, who is the Chief Security Officer of Edo State, cannot pretend to be unaware of what is happening.

“So ADC cannot gather again in Edo State. This is shameful. We will not be intimidated. We will not be cornered,” he said.

He alleged that the thugs also went to Chief John Odigie Oyegun’s house to attack vehicles there following the ADC secretariat incident.

The property destroyed by the suspected political thugs was clearly visible.

Ekwutosblog  recalls that the ADC secretariat was previously attacked on February 5, 2026, about 20 days ago, by suspected political thugs who made a failed attempt to set the party’s building ablaze.

Ekwutosblog  also recalls that the Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, had on Monday, February 23, 2026, during the commissioning of 54 construction equipment for 18 local government chairmen in the state by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, warned ADC not to campaign in the state or obstruct the state governor, Monday Okpebholo.

Tenebe said the warning was not a threat but advice.

“I advised the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) not to come into Edo State as the governor is working and the state is not for other political parties. I urge opposition parties not to constitute obstacles to development.

“I want to send a message to that party, ADC. Please, our governor is working. We are happy with what we are seeing. Edo State people are happy, everybody is happy. It is a warning and not a threat. If they like, they should take it, and if they like, let them not take it. If they try to be an obstacle to the promises we made or the number of votes we are going to give to Mr. President, if they try to stand in our way, we will deal with them accordingly,” he stated.

At the recent meeting between political leaders of Owerri Zone (Imo East) and Governor Hope Uzodimma at Government House, Owerri, one thing stood out clearly, 2027 is not going to be business as usual.

The Governor made it clear that while the Charter of Equity is important, it should not be seen as an automatic ticket. Strategy, unity, and pragmatism must come first.

He openly acknowledged that Owerri Zone deserves a fair chance, just like other zones in the state. That statement alone is commendable. But he also gave very important advice: Don’t divide yourselves with multiple candidates. Don’t create confusion within the zone. Present one strong, credible, and electable candidate.

This is where the real work begins. Owerri Zone must learn from the past. If the leaders truly want 2027 to be different, they must put personal ambition aside and think about the collective interest of the zone and the future of Imo State. The opportunity is there. The support is declared.

The responsibility now lies with Owerri Zone. Owerri Zone deserves a chance. But they must also prove they are ready for it.

Presidential aspirant Peter Obi and ADC chieftains attacked by gun-wielding hoodlums during a visit to former Governor of Edo state, John Oyegun

A video circulating online shows the aftermath, with vehicles and the estate gate riddled with bullets.

Peter Obi who spoke in the video, said the attack took place shortly after they departed the ADC headquarters in the state.

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