Suspected Thugs Attack NDC Candidate’s Campaign Office in Edo

The campaign office of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Hon. Frank Uyi Omosigho, has reportedly been attacked by suspected political thugs in Benin City, Edo State.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with campaign posters, banners and other materials allegedly pulled down and damaged.

The campaign office, located along Stadium Road, showed signs of destruction when it was visited the following day.

Omosigho Responds to Attack

Omosigho, who represents Oredo East Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, said community members alerted him to the incident.

He said he visited the office at about 11 p.m., where he met youths who told him that unidentified persons had arrived and destroyed the campaign materials.

The lawmaker later returned to assess the damage and said efforts were already underway to replace the affected materials.

Candidate Appeals for Calm

Omosigho urged youths not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to commit violence or other unlawful acts.

He called for peaceful political campaigns, noting that posters and banners were intended to introduce candidates and parties to voters and should not become a source of conflict.

He also urged voters to assess candidates based on their programmes and ability to represent their constituents.

“Election is not by violence. Do not allow anybody to push you to commit crime or abuse the law. Violence is not good for society.”

Police, DSS Notified

Omosigho said the incident had been reported at Aideyan Police Station, while the Edo State Commissioner of Policeand the Department of State Services (DSS) had also been informed.

He appealed to NDC members and his supporters to remain calm and continue their campaign activities peacefully.

More Campaign Materials Allegedly Removed

The lawmaker also alleged that some of his campaign posters and billboards had been removed from different locations across Oredo.

The locations he listed included Stadium Road, Oguola, Oliha, Five Junction and Ekenwan Road.The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, had not responded to enquiries about the alleged attack at the time the report was filed.

The identities of those responsible for the reported destruction had not been established publicly.