Ovie Success Ossai, an aide to Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has accused Peter Obi’s supporters of killing a task force official during a political rally in Asaba.
Ossai alleged that the deceased was mistaken for an All Progressives Congress (APC) supporter before he was attacked and killed.
His Facebook post has drawn attention to the deadly violence that disrupted an NDC rally in Delta State, leaving one person dead and five others injured, according to the police.
A senior aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Ovie Success Ossai, has made a serious allegation against supporters of Peter Obi following the deadly violence that disrupted a political rally in Asaba.
Ossai claimed that the man who died during the incident was an innocent task force official who was mistaken for an All Progressives Congress (APC) supporter and beaten to death. He described the development as sad and called on security agencies to investigate the killing
What Delta governor’s aide said about the killing
Ossai, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Oborevwori, made the allegation in a Facebook post on Monday, November 9, 2026.
He challenged the supporters of Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), over the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
In his post, the governor’s aide wrote:
“This is Sad. Peter Obi Supporters. Why kill an innocent man? Peter Obi NDC supporters killed a task force official, thinking he was an APC supporter.”
Ossai questioned why anyone should be attacked or killed because of their political affiliation.
He also argued that Nigerians should be allowed to support political parties of their choice without facing threats or violence.
What happened during Peter Obi’s rally in Asaba?
The allegation followed a violent incident during a political procession organised by the Obidient/OK Movement in support of Obi in Asaba, Delta State.
The incident happened on Saturday, November 7, along Nnebisi Road, where violence reportedly broke out during the procession.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed that one person died, while five others sustained injuries.
However, the police had yet to establish the identities of the victims or publicly confirm the circumstances surrounding the deceased person’s death.
Ossai disputed the account that the deceased was a suspected political thug who attempted to attack participants at the rally. He maintained that the man was a task force official.
Ossai calls for arrest of those responsible
The governor’s aide urged the police to examine the video circulating online to identify those involved in the killing.
He also insisted that political differences should never become an excuse for taking another person’s life.
Ossai added that nobody deserved to be murdered because of their political party, religion or other differences.
He further warned that those found responsible should face the full weight of the law.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu is set to unveil the APC’s 2027–2031 manifesto in Abuja on Tuesday, November 10.
The 109-page document promises 78,000 additional security personnel, 200,000 affordable homes and lower living costs.
The manifesto also outlines plans to achieve 6% annual economic growth, improve electricity supply and expand healthcare and education.
President Bola Tinubu is set to unveil the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential manifesto on Tuesday, November 10, with fresh promises covering security, the economy and the cost of living.
The 109-page document, titled From Reform to Prosperity Agenda 2027–2031, outlines several targets the president hopes to achieve if re-elected in 2027, including recruiting 78,000 additional security personnel and building 200,000 affordable homes.
What Tinubu promises Nigerians ahead of 2027
According to the manifesto, Tinubu’s proposed second-term agenda focuses on turning the economic reforms introduced during his first tenure into improvements Nigerians can feel in their daily lives. Continue reading here.
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