Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, condemned reported attacks on party members, coordinators and supporters of the Obidient Movement in Delta State in a statement posted on his X account on Saturday.
Obi described the incidents as “disturbing” and said political violence, intimidation and the destruction of property have no place in a democratic society. He warned that no political ambition is worth the life of any Nigerian and that disputes must be settled through peaceful, lawful means.
In the same statement, Obi called on the Delta State government and security agencies to launch an immediate investigation, identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice, regardless of their political affiliations.
“I unequivocally condemn the attacks against our coordinators, supporters, and fellow citizens who were merely exercising their democratic rights. Political violence has no place in a democracy and can never be justified. No political aspiration is worth the life of a Nigerian, and no dispute should be resolved through intimidation, physical attacks, or the destruction of property,”
Obi urged security forces to guarantee the safety of NDC members and other citizens, stressing that the party would not be intimidated or prevented from exercising its democratic rights. He reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to a peaceful political engagement, noting that any response to the attacks would remain lawful and non‑violent, and reminded Nigerians of their constitutional right to organise, assemble, express opinions and participate in elections without fear of harassment.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
