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The Edo State Government has openly accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of being a destabilising force in the state’s political environment, claiming that tension and internal crises often follow his political engagements.
The allegation was made by the Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, during an appearance on Politics Today on Wednesday.
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Afegbua spoke while responding to conversations surrounding an alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi, insisting that the state should not be dragged into political controversies linked to opposition figures.
According to him, Obi’s previous visits to Edo State coincided with episodes of political unrest, a pattern he described as troubling and consistent with Obi’s political history.
He further pointed to unresolved leadership issues within the Labour Party, arguing that Obi exited the party amid factional disputes without showing the capacity to unite or stabilise it.
Afegbua also criticised Obi’s reported alignment with the African Democratic Congress, describing the party as a platform for dissatisfied political actors seeking relevance.
“Don’t forget that Peter Obi came the first time to Edo and there was crisis. He came the second time, there was crisis,” Afegbua said.
“And don’t also forget that within the Labour Party, they are a party of crisis, and he exited without resolving those issues, which would have defined his leadership credentials.
“Now he has come to ADC, a party of disgruntled elements looking for a safe platform to express their political aspirations. Please don’t come and pollute the atmosphere of Edo and then expect the state to take responsibility for internal party problems.”
The commissioner warned that Edo State should not be blamed for any fallout arising from political activities involving opposition figures, stressing that the state government remains focused on stability and governance.