About 10 persons sustained wounds from gunshots at a rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin, Edo state. The rally, which was held on Saturday, was to kick off campaign activities for Godwin Obaseki, governor of the state and candidate of the PDP in the September 19 governorship election.

The governor had led Uche Secondus, national chairman of the party, and other chieftains of the party to the palace and were returning to Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the campaign when the incident happened. Sources said the PDP campaign train had clashed with some supporters of the opposing All Progressives Congress (APC) while making their way to the stadium.

“We were by the palace gate, and when the governor’s entourage was coming, we still stood there and suddenly we started hearing sporadic gunshots,” one of the sources said. “People started running, falling over each other, and about 10 people have sustained injuries.”

Chris Nehikaira, PDP spokesperson in Edo state, also told TheCable that the campaign was peaceful but “some elements loyal to the APC tried to disrupt the visit of the governor to the palace”.

When contacted, Chidi Nwabuzor, police spokesperson in Edo, said he is yet to get details of how it happened. “I wasn’t there, so I am trying to speak with those on the ground so that we can give an accurate account,” he said.

The governorship race is between Obaseki and Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the APC.

SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/10-wounded-as-gunshots-rock-pdp-campaign-train-in-edo

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These is something electronic voting system would've pit an end to. But unfortunately our politicians prefer this type of News for their selfish nature

Na wa ooooo No sure if I go still vote again oooo

Thugs can die for what they will never benefit from.

Edolites, use yah brain and don't be used by wicked politicians

I won't pit any youth injured or killed in this Edo state election, please all this politician are the same, don't kill yourself because of 5k or 10k they don't care about you sincerely is your family that will bear the the loss.be wise

Nigeria my Kwantri!!

Thats the trade mark of our politicians always using the youths as a tool of destabilization,lets clean up ur houses,schools,estates nd fumigate in a professional way ,check my signature for more details.

"A chick that will grow into a cock can be spoted the very day it hatches" the tell taled signs are there for everyone to see, that the next election will not be a free and fair one. God help obaseki to triumph.

Hmm Edo go Hot
Who get ear make he hear

Wiseandtrue:

While their children stay in their rented/bought apartment abroad!!!

I'm telling you!

I feel this election will be a bloody one. May God be with Edo state indigenes in Edo