Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has promised that those responsible for the violence during the party’s campaign in Ugbekpe Ekperi, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, will be held accountable. Thugs allegedly affiliated with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly attacked the APC campaign train.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
This incident marks the second attack on the APC’s campaign team in a short span of less than one week, as attempts to disrupt the party’s campaign rallies in the these areas have intensified by gun shots and physical violence.
Senator Okpebholo has condemned the attacks and assured the public that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
The APC candidate also called on the relevant security agencies to investigate the incidents and ensure that the culprits are apprehended.
He emphasized that violence has no place in politics and urged all parties to engage in peaceful campaigns.