In a shocking incident earlier today, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, and a group of armed thugs stormed the secretariat of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) located along Airport Road in Benin City.
Witnesses reported that Tenebe arrived at the PDP office with a contingent of thugs, who aggressively confronted police officers present at the scene, forcing them to retreat. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the APC chairman defiantly declared, “Nothing on earth can make me leave this place!” as tensions escalated.
The invasion has raised concerns over political violence and the safety of opposition parties in Edo State. Local PDP officials condemned the attack, labeling it an attempt to intimidate their members and disrupt their political activities court processes. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from various political analysts and civil society groups, who argue that such aggressive tactics undermine the democratic process.
As of now, police reinforcements have been dispatched to the area to restore order, and an investigation into the incident is reportedly underway. The APC leadership has yet to respond to the accusations surrounding Tenebe’s actions.