Condemnation has trailed the brazen attack on the convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, leading to the death of his Police Orderly, in Benin City, on Thursday.
The incident has elicited public outrage with prominent political figures, including Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, expressing their solidarity and support for Okpebholo.
In a powerful statement, Oshiomhole declared, “Dirty politics has no place in 21st Century Nigeria. We must play politics with ideas, integrity, and impact, not by taking innocent lives that cannot be replaced.”
Senator Okpebholo, currently representing Edo Central in the Senate, has earned the trust and respect of his constituents. Despite the attempt on his life, his legacy of achievements and his commitment to the people remained unshaken. As Oshiomhole aptly put it, “You can kill Monday Okpebholo, but you cannot kill his results, track record, reputation, and the love the ordinary people of Edo State have for him.”
The attack, allegedly orchestrated by agents of a rival political party, has raised serious concerns about the state of political affairs in Edo State. The alleged involvement of the State’s Commissioner of Police has further exacerbated the situation, leading to calls for immediate action. “This incident reveals the true character of the PDP and their philosophy for Edo State,” said Oshiomhole. “We refuse to be intimidated and call on the Inspector General of Police to transfer the Commissioner of Police immediately.”
The people of Edo State are rallying behind a movement with the hashtag #JusticeForMondayOkpebholo, demanding accountability and an end to political violence. Social media is abuzz with messages of support, urging a return to a politics of ideas and integrity.
The attack on Senator Okpebholo is not just an attack on one man; it is an assault on the democratic values that underpin our society. The people of Edo State are united in their resolve to see justice served and to ensure that such acts of violence are never repeated.
As the campaign for justice gains momentum, it serves as a poignant reminder that the true measure of a leader lies not in their power, but in their impact.
As the fight for justice continues, and the call for change grows louder. Edo State stands firm against political violence, united in the pursuit of a brighter and a more just future.
