Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escaped assassination in Benin City , Edo state as his convoy was shot at by gunmen allegedly recruited by Monday Okpebholo’s APC government in the state.

Media aide to Obi, Yunusa Tanko said after the incident that created panic in Benin: “PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State. At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.

“They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”

Political Economist NG recalls that Governor Monday Okpebholo had declared Obi persona-non-grata in the state, stressing that he cannot guarantee the safety of the ADC chieftain in Edo state.

Witnesses conformed the attack but stressed that Obi was not hurt in the melee.