VIDEO: Drama unfolds in Edo as APC chairman allegedly leads invasion of PDP secretariat
The incident on Thursday afternoon, January 16, involved a group of armed individuals and left Edo PDP Chairman assaulted and fleeing for safety.
Eyewitnesses reported that Tenebe, accompanied by APC Youth Leader and other supporters, and claimed ownership of the premises.
Viral video footage captured a heated exchange between Tenebe, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abang, and others.
In the video, Tenebe defiantly stated, “There is nothing on earth that will make me leave this place."
— Ose Anenih (@ose_anenih) January 16, 2025Disturbed by the volume of evidence he saw the PDP present yesterday at the Edo Governorship Elections Tribunal, the APC Chairman Jarret Tenebe woke up and decided to invade the PDP State Headquarters with thugs to ‘reclaim’ it.
“Nothing on earth will make me leave this… pic.twitter.com/M2BBRgzP9u
During the invasion, PDP Chairman Aziegbemin was allegedly attacked in his office before escaping.
The as “an unprovoked attack aimed at destabilizing opposition activities in Edo State.”
A party spokesperson condemned the attack, calling it “a clear affront to democracy.”
The confrontation escalated when APC supporters, dressed in black, reportedly chased away police officers, damaging police vehicles with sticks and clubs.
Despite police intervention, Tenebe was resolute, citing grievances about the secretariat’s ownership.
“When they were taking it from us, they did not write to the police,” he argued.
Barr. , a PDP chieftain, called for immediate police action.
“We demand the arrest of Jarret Tenebe and his accomplices. The Inspector General of Police and the Edo State Commissioner of Police must restore order and return the secretariat to its rightful owners,” he said.
Ehilebo further alleged that the invasion was part of a broader scheme to intimidate the opposition amidst the ongoing governorship election tribunal proceedings.
“This brazen crime shows the impotence of law enforcement in dealing with ruling party members. The police must ensure no one is above the law,” he insisted.
This latest incident underscores the volatile political climate in Edo State, where the PDP and APC are locked in a fierce battle for dominance.
As the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal continues its proceedings, the PDP’s call for justice resonates with a growing demand for accountability and the rule of law.
