VIDEO: Peter Obi Escapes death as Gunmen Attack Convoy in Oyegun’s Edo Home

Unidentified gunmen, on Tuesday, brazenly trailed and shot at the convoy of Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party and the leading candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Recall that Governor Monday Okpebhole of Edo State had last year warned Peter that his safety will not be guaranteed any time he comes into any part of Edo State.

Obi's media team in a statement it made available stated that as Obi and his team approached the residence of esteemed elder statesman and former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State, the attackers struck with reckless abandon. 

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) said that it received an overwhelming number of inquiries from concerned individuals both domestically and internationally regarding the safety of their Principal. 

"We unequivocally confirm the attack and assure all supporters, worldwide, that Mr Obi and the other ADC leaders present in Edo remain unharmed and safe from the assault," the statement noted.

In a brief address following the event, while displaying the cartridges used by the assailants, Obi expressed profound disappointment that such a heinous act could occur at the home of a respected figure like Chief Oyegun, who has served the state with honour and integrity.

POMR called on Nigerians and international democratic observers to take note of the alarming threats made in July 2025 by Governor Monday Okpebholo, who warned Mr Peter Obi against entering the state without permission. 

"This threat issued in response to Obi's charitable visit to a health institution was later refuted by the governor but highlights a troubling pattern.

"We firmly reiterate that, as a presidential aspirant, Mr Obi is entitled to freely travel and associate within Nigeria, as protected by Section 41 of our Constitution. Attempts to restrict this right will not be tolerated," POMR spokesman, Ibrahim Umar said.

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