Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the attack on supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) during a political roadshow in Asaba, Delta State, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
Omo-Agege, in a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, alleged that armed thugs attacked unarmed campaigners participating in a peaceful march organised by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He alleged that the attackers were acting on behalf of some elements in the Delta State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the Oshimili South Keke Task Force and Revenue Collector, Chief Uche Ndu-Okafor, of allegedly organising the attack.
According to the statement, more than 30 vehicles were vandalised, while over 10 supporters sustained injuries, including the State Coordinator of the Obidient/OK Movement, Hon. Favour Emerure.
The statement also listed other alleged victims as Akpovegho Noah, Ifeoma Enuagwuna, Clinton Ossai, Obiora Anaekwe, Emmanuel Ngene and Ikechukwu Michael.
It acknowledged that the police had confirmed one death, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identity of the deceased should be thoroughly investigated.
Omo-Agege demanded the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the attack, including the alleged organiser, Ndu-Okafor.
He accused the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of allowing a pattern of political violence to develop in the state, citing previous alleged attacks on NDC supporters in Usiefrun on August 13, Uvwie on August 21, and Warri and Effurun on September 18.
He claimed that more than 100 people were injured during the September attack on an NDC One Million-Man March organised in support of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye.
The former senator also alleged that a suspect, identified as Collins Ogumashe, popularly known as Black Moses, was apprehended by residents with an AK-47 rifle but released by the police without prosecution.
He accused the state government of failing to fulfil its alleged promise to investigate previous incidents and prosecute those responsible, warning that continued impunity could encourage further political violence.
Omo-Agege called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Governor Oborevwori and urged the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure the arrest and prosecution of all those implicated in the Asaba incident.
He also appealed to security agencies to provide adequate protection for opposition parties to conduct rallies, marches and other campaign activities, describing such activities as constitutional rights.
The former deputy Senate president urged NDC supporters not to be intimidated, while calling on youths to reject political violence and avoid being used by politicians as instruments of intimidation.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Government has condemned the violence in Asaba, which it said left one person dead and four others seriously injured, and directed the police to investigate the incident.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, the government described the incident as unacceptable and reiterated its zero tolerance for political violence, intimidation and other forms of political rascality.
Aniagwu said the government had repeatedly cautioned political parties against activities capable of disrupting public peace and security.
He explained that the police had advised the organisers of the march to shelve the proposed street procession and instead hold their campaign at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.
According to him, the organisers allegedly disregarded the security advice, resulting in a confrontation that claimed a life and left several others injured.
The government urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice.
It also warned that politically motivated attacks against individuals would not be tolerated, irrespective of their political affiliations.
Aniagwu maintained that Delta remained safe for residents and visitors, assuring that the government would not allow the actions of individuals or groups to undermine peace in the state.
The government called on political parties, their leaders and supporters to conduct their activities within the law and respect human life, public order and the rights of other citizens.
