PRESS STATEMENT
OKPAI ATTACK: OVERDO CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CONDEMNS VIOLENT ASSAULT ON NDC CAMPAIGN CONVOY, DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS
The Campaign Council of Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (OVERDO), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, strongly condemns the violent attack on our campaign convoy during a political engagement in Okpai, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Our campaign entourage, led by Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, Esq., NDC candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, alongside Jah’swill Onyema-Iweh, Esq., NDC candidate for Ndokwa East State Constituency, was subjected to a shocking and unprovoked attack by individuals alleged to be loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
As members of the entourage and eyewitnesses to this unfortunate incident, we witnessed how the attackers blocked the road and launched a violent assault on our convoy with dangerous weapons, including battle axes, machetes, bottles, sticks and other offensive objects.
The attack resulted in the destruction of vehicles and left several members of our delegation with grievous injuries. This was a deeply disturbing incident that no individual or political organisation should have to endure simply for exercising its constitutional right to participate in the democratic process and engage with the electorate.
We consider this attack a grave assault on democratic participation, political freedom and the safety of citizens. Political differences should never degenerate into violence, intimidation, destruction of property or physical attacks on innocent citizens.
We therefore call on the Delta State Police Command and other relevant security agencies to immediately investigate this incident, identify the perpetrators and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. The safety of political participants and the protection of lives and property must not be compromised under any circumstances.
We equally call on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State to publicly condemn this incident and discourage any conduct capable of undermining peaceful political engagement and democratic coexistence.
Despite this unfortunate attack, we remain resolute in our commitment to peaceful political participation, democratic principles and the rule of law. This incident will not deter us from our responsibility to engage with the people and present our candidate’s vision and aspirations for the development of Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency.
We appeal to our supporters, members and the general public to remain calm and law-abiding, while urging the relevant authorities to act swiftly and decisively to prevent a recurrence.
Democracy is not sustained through intimidation and violence; it thrives on dialogue, tolerance, the exchange of ideas and the freedom of citizens to make their political choices without fear.
We demand justice for the victims and call for an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation into this unfortunate incident.
SIGNED:
GREAT ODIFILI
Head, Media Team
Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (OVERDO)
NDC Candidate, Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency.
Issued on behalf of the Overdo Campaign Council.
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