Delta APC condemns political violence and calls for healthy competition

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsCrime & Law

Delta APC condemns political violence and calls for healthy competition

Dr Tonye Timi, an official of the Delta APC Campaign Council, condemned violence that broke out Saturday during a procession supporting the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Nnebisi Road in Asaba. Police confirmed that one person died and five were injured in the clash, which occurred around 12:15 p.m. during an Obi/Kwankwaso Movement procession in support of presidential candidate Peter Obi. Timi offered sympathy to those affected and urged parties to pursue peaceful, issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also called on political actors to follow police security guidance and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

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