Delta Govt Condemns Asaba Political Violence, Demands Prosecution of Perpetrators
The Delta State Government has condemned the political violence that broke out in Asaba on Saturday, leaving one person dead and four others seriously injured.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, the government described the incident as unacceptable and said it could have been avoided if the organisers had followed police advice against holding a street procession.
According to the government, the organisers had been advised to abandon the proposed march and conduct their campaign at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be made.
The state government called on the police to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found responsible for the violence is brought to justice.
It also warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against violence, intimidation and any conduct capable of threatening public safety or disrupting peace across the state.
Reaffirming its position against politically motivated attacks, the government urged political actors to respect human life, obey the law and conduct their activities without endangering residents.
The condemnation followed Saturday’s clash during a political rally organised by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
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