Delta Government Blames Rally Organisers for Deadly Political Clash
By Blaze 91.5 FM | Nov 9, 2026 | 3 min read
The Delta State Government has said that the violent clash that happened on Saturday in the state during a political procession was the fault of the organisers whom they say ignored police advice to hold the rally at a designated venue.
The Delta state Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, spoke on Sunday, as he condemned the incident which involved supporters of the Obidient/OK Movement, which was campaigning for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi.
He said the police had advised the organisers to cancel the proposed street march and hold their campaign at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided but the advice was ignored, resulting in a confrontation that claimed one life and left four others seriously injured.