The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations linking the party to the reported attack on the 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City.
Addressing journalists, the State Chairman of the APC, Jarrett Tenebe, said the party has no connection with the incident and is not even aware of the existence of the ADC in Edo State.
He stressed that the APC is currently focused on preparations for its forthcoming state congress and will not be distracted by what he described as unfounded claims.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, unidentified gunmen disrupted a rally of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the party’s secretariat in Benin City.
The violence was followed by another attack by suspected hoodlums at the private residence of ADC chieftain, John Oyegun, located in the Government Reserved Area of the city. The 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other senior party members were reportedly holding a meeting at the time.
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In the aftermath of the incident, accusations and counter-accusations emerged, with the ADC alleging that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State was behind the attack.
However, the APC has described the allegation as baseless and a calculated attempt to distract the party ahead of its forthcoming state congress.
The Edo State APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, who was out of the state when the incident occurred, addressed journalists upon his return, dismissing the claims and reiterating the party’s position.
The APC chairman maintained that the party remains focused on its internal activities and preparations for the state congress.
Meanwhile, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on ADC members, describing the situation as an internal party crisis that escalated into violence.
