Peter Obi, along with leadership from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), survived a targeted attack in Benin City, Edo State, earlier today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
​The incident occurred during a visit for the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC. According to statements from the movement’s interim national coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, and early news reports:
Armed individuals reportedly followed the convoy from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
Assailants opened fire at the gate of the residence, resulting in several vehicles being destroyed.
While Peter Obi and other top officials
