Asaba rally turns deadly as Delta government and Omo-Agege trade blame

A Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign rally in Asaba on Saturday left one person dead and several injured, while more than 30 vehicles were vandalised. The Delta State Government said organisers disregarded police advice to cancel the street march and hold the campaign at a secure designated venue. Senatorial candidate Ovie Omo-Agege accused thugs allegedly backed by the state government of attacking participants and urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene. He said the rally, attended by young people and professionals from the Obidient/OK Movement, was peaceful before the attack.