Suspected supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congress clashed in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday, prompting the state government to direct security agencies to investigate the incident and prosecute anyone found culpable.
While condemning the reported political violence in Effurun, the Delta State Government said it was “concerned about a viral video of the incident”, stressing that political rivalry must not be allowed to degenerate into violence, thuggery or intimidation.
A violent clash erupted between suspected supporters of the two parties during an NDC campaign march in Effurun, after which an NDC leader allegedly accused the APC and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of sponsoring the attack.
Reacting, the Delta State Government, through the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, said in a statement that “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had directed the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident”.
The government statement affirmed that “every political party, candidate and supporter had the right to campaign freely and peacefully anywhere in Delta State without harassment or obstruction”.
