The Delta State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council have condemned the violence that erupted during a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) political procession along Nnebisi Road, Asaba, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
The incident, which occurred during a political mobilisation by supporters of the NDC presidential candidate, has drawn condemnation from the state government and the APC Campaign Council, both of which have called for a thorough investigation and accountability for anyone found responsible.
The Delta State Police Command had earlier confirmed the death of one person and injuries to five others, while announcing that a full-scale investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, the Delta State Government described the violence as unacceptable and reiterated its zero tolerance for political violence, intimidation and other forms of political rascality.
The government said it had repeatedly cautioned political parties against activities capable of disrupting public peace, adding that the incident could have been avoided if the organisers had followed security advice.
According to Aniagwu, the police had advised the organisers to shelve the proposed street march and instead hold their campaign at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.
The government expressed concern that the advice was ignored, resulting in a confrontation that claimed a life and left four other persons seriously injured.
It called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found responsible was brought to justice.
