Headline: “Attack on Peter Obi in Edo Was Attempted Assassination — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges”

Headline: “Attack on Peter Obi in Edo Was Attempted Assassination — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges”

MADAM WAHALA REPORTS
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 9:50AM

Veteran Actor and ADC Chieftain Speaks Out
Nigerian actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the recent attack on Peter Obi in Edo State was not a random act of violence, but an attempted assassination orchestrated by government agents.‼️

Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Okonkwo claimed that the incident targeting Obi and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders was politically motivated, linking it to earlier warnings by the Edo State Governor that Obi should not enter the state without notifying the government.‼️

“The attack on Peter Obi in Edo State was an attempted assassination by the government or their agents,” Okonkwo said.‼️

He emphasized that such actions, if true, are illegal, unconstitutional, and a direct threat to democracy, insisting that no Nigerian should have their life targeted for exercising political rights.‼️

The Incident
Occurred on February 24, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State.
Gunmen reportedly fired at vehicles and the residence gate of former APC Chairman Chief John Odigie‑Oyegun, endangering Obi and ADC officials.‼️

Authorities have yet to confirm the identities or motives of the attackers.
Security agencies are reportedly investigating the incident.

Context: Edo Governor’s Controversial Statement

This allegation is tied to a past statement by the Edo State Governor, warning Peter Obi not to enter Edo. Some political commentators and social media users had defended this statement, claiming it was within the governor’s rights.‼️

Okonkwo’s intervention is clear: no governor has the authority to prevent a Nigerian citizen from moving freely within the country. Under the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions, freedom of movement is guaranteed for all citizens regardless of political affiliation.‼️

“No Nigerian citizen can be expelled from Edo State, or denied entry into Edo State, or exit therefrom,” Okonkwo reminded viewers.‼️

Reactions So Far
Edo State Government: Dismissed the allegations, labeling them as “false and malicious.”‼️

Political Observers: Some warn that attacks like this could escalate tensions if not properly investigated, potentially leading to political unrest.‼️

Public Response: Social media is divided, with some calling for full accountability and others defending the governor’s previous statements.

Why This Matters‼️
Kenneth Okonkwo’s statement is a wake-up call to Nigerians: political disagreements should never endanger lives. The alleged attack demonstrates how fragile political space can be in Edo and across the country if state power is misused.‼️

If a governor or state agents can target a political figure for entering a state, what does that say about Nigeria’s democracy⁉️Should citizens tolerate this⁉️

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