TENSION IN OKPAI AS NDOKWA EAST CHAIRMAN CONDEMNS POLITICAL CRISIS, OVERDO CAMPAIGN COUNCIL ALLEGES ATTACK ON CONVOY

By Our Reporter

There was tension in Okpai community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, following a political crisis that erupted during a campaign visit on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The Executive Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Vincent Onyekweli Osilonya, has condemned the incident and called for restraint and political tolerance among political actors in the area.

In a press release issued by his Media and Publicity Office, the Chairman expressed concern over the confrontation reportedly involving members of the Okpai community and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Hon. Osilonya sympathized with those who sustained injuries during the incident and wished them speedy recovery.

He stated that every registered political party has the constitutional right to campaign and engage with voters without intimidation or harassment, stressing that campaigns should be avenues for peaceful engagement and presentation of manifestoes.

“No political ambition is worth the peace, unity and security of our people,” the Chairman stated, urging political parties, candidates, supporters and community leaders to embrace tolerance and avoid inflammatory statements.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, security and protection of democratic rights of all residents, noting that Ndokwa East belongs to everyone.

Meanwhile, the Campaign Council of Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (OVERDO), NDC candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, in a separate statement signed by its Head of Media Team, Great Odifili, alleged that its campaign convoy was attacked during the engagement in Okpai.

According to the Council, the entourage included the NDC candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, Esq., and the party’s candidate for Ndokwa East State Constituency, Jah’swill Onyema-Iweh, Esq.

The Council alleged that the road was blocked and the convoy assaulted by persons suspected to be political loyalists, leading to damage to vehicles and injuries to some members of the delegation.

The Campaign Council described the incident as disturbing and called on the Delta State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure safety of political participants.

It appealed to its supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful political participation and rule of law.

When contacted, the Delta State Police Command said it was yet to receive a formal report on the incident but assured that any complaint would be thoroughly investigated.