The Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has alleged a growing wave of political violence in Delta State, urging security agencies to investigate recent attacks and prevent further unrest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Anaughe condemned the disruption of a meeting of APC leaders and stakeholders at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun, alleging that the gathering was invaded by armed thugs who attacked the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Temple Mudi, with stones, machetes and bottles.
Describing the incident as “political thuggery, plain and simple,” he said the alleged assault on a serving government official during a party meeting signaled a disturbing trend in the state’s political environment.
According to him, the Effurun incident followed an earlier attack on the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, who was allegedly prevented by hoodlums from accessing his community in Agholokpe during a visit.
Anaughe claimed the two incidents pointed to an emerging pattern of politically motivated violence as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
“We have credible intelligence that the APC is planning a coordinated campaign of violence and intimidation for the 2027 elections, deliberately targeting opposition leaders and strongholds in Delta State to suppress turnout and manipulate the outcome,” the statement alleged.
He called on the Delta State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Inspector-General of Police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into both incidents, identify those responsible and ensure those found culpable are prosecuted.
The Omo-Agege aide also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), civil society organisations and the international community to closely monitor political developments in Delta State ahead of the next general election.
“We will not be intimidated by this or by any act of political violence. Our commitment remains to a peaceful, issue-based contest,” he stated, calling on political actors and residents to reject violence and uphold the sanctity of the ballot.
The allegations contained in the statement had not been independently verified at the time of filing this report, and there was no immediate response from the APC or relevant security agencies.
