𝑶𝒃𝒊 𝑺𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝑶𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑰𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒂

Peter Obi has condemned the attacks on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Obidient Movement in Delta State.

In a statement, Obi said he was saddened and disturbed by the reports. He said the victims were coordinators, supporters and ordinary citizens who were only carrying out their democratic rights.

He said violence has no place in democracy and can never be justified. No political ambition, he said, is worth the life of any Nigerian. Disagreements, he added, should never lead to threats, beatings or destruction of property.

Obi said it was worrying that at a time Nigeria needs responsible leaders, some people still think power can be won through thuggery and fear. Power, he said, should be won by convincing voters and earning their trust.

He asked the government and security agencies to investigate the attacks quickly and thoroughly, arrest those behind them and make them face the law, no matter their party. He also said the safety of party members must be protected.

Obi said his supporters will not be frightened into silence or pushed out of politics by violence. Their response, he said, will remain peaceful, lawful and firm.

He said Nigeria belongs to everyone. No party or person owns the democratic space. Every Nigerian, he said, has the right to organise, meet, speak freely and choose leaders without fear. The country, he added, needs good ideas, not intimidation; responsible leadership, not thuggery; and fair competition, not violence.

He stood with all those affected in Delta State. He said a new Nigeria must stand on justice, freedom, peace and respect for everyone. He ended with a prayer for the state and Nigeria.