Inside Edo
Respondents Identify Thug involved in Shooting at Edo tribunal
Written By: Dada Ayokhai
16 Jan 2025 07:09 PM
Benin, Edo – The Edo Election Petition Tribunal has almost become a theatre of the absurd, reflecting the diverse motivations of the individuals who attend the Tribunal sessions.
Every day, various forms of drama and entertainment unfolded outside the Tribunal premises, seemingly related to reasons beyond the legal battles taking place inside.
Apart from the lawyers, who are the major players in this unfolding drama, other stakeholders provided unending amusement to the crowd that gathered for the Tribunal sessions
This group includes party supporters dressed in party attire, who were transported to the venue to sing, dance, entertain, and even harass the opposition with their obscene and abusive songs.
Additionally, there are party thugs present to provide security for party leaders and chieftains, while also being ready tool to disrupt the Tribunal’s proceedings if necessary.
However, the Tribunal sitting on Wednesday, January 15, took a more disturbing turn due to security concerns.
Media reports were rife with accounts of random gunfire occurring near the Tribunal, allegedly fired by a thug.
A video that has since gone viral on social media shows an armed thug, wearing a distinctive cap emblazoned with "AI" for Asue Ighodalo, firing shots into the air while shouting inaudible phrases about a "stolen mandate."
This incident sent shockwaves across the vicinity of the tribunal and beyond.
APC supporters quickly spread stories on social media claiming the thug was working for the PDP
As the debate intensified on social media, APC supporters seemed to gain the upper hand until some observant individuals revealed that the thug in the viral video was a well-known APC enforcer and thug named Marvins Osarumense, alias Ewewan.
The Ewewan is said to be connected to Ebo Stone, a prominent APC chieftain and chairman of the Committee for the Recovery of Government Vehicles..
According to political analysts, the Edo APC intentionally hired a well-known APC thug disguised in PDP attire to smear the party and present it in a negative light.
In response to the situation and its broader implications for justice, the Edo State PDP chairman, Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, quickly issued a statement.
In his release, Hon. Aziegbemi noted that the PDP anticipated the APC's unscrupulous actions and took precautionary measures, including directing its supporters and members to stay away from the venue of the tribunal sitting.
He also questioned how a party that has taken its case to the temple of justice for adjudication could be involved in a shooting incident.
Every day, various forms of drama and entertainment unfolded outside the Tribunal premises, seemingly related to reasons beyond the legal battles taking place inside.
Apart from the lawyers, who are the major players in this unfolding drama, other stakeholders provided unending amusement to the crowd that gathered for the Tribunal sessions
This group includes party supporters dressed in party attire, who were transported to the venue to sing, dance, entertain, and even harass the opposition with their obscene and abusive songs.
Additionally, there are party thugs present to provide security for party leaders and chieftains, while also being ready tool to disrupt the Tribunal’s proceedings if necessary.
However, the Tribunal sitting on Wednesday, January 15, took a more disturbing turn due to security concerns.
Media reports were rife with accounts of random gunfire occurring near the Tribunal, allegedly fired by a thug.
A video that has since gone viral on social media shows an armed thug, wearing a distinctive cap emblazoned with "AI" for Asue Ighodalo, firing shots into the air while shouting inaudible phrases about a "stolen mandate."
This incident sent shockwaves across the vicinity of the tribunal and beyond.
APC supporters quickly spread stories on social media claiming the thug was working for the PDP
As the debate intensified on social media, APC supporters seemed to gain the upper hand until some observant individuals revealed that the thug in the viral video was a well-known APC enforcer and thug named Marvins Osarumense, alias Ewewan.
The Ewewan is said to be connected to Ebo Stone, a prominent APC chieftain and chairman of the Committee for the Recovery of Government Vehicles..
According to political analysts, the Edo APC intentionally hired a well-known APC thug disguised in PDP attire to smear the party and present it in a negative light.
In response to the situation and its broader implications for justice, the Edo State PDP chairman, Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, quickly issued a statement.
In his release, Hon. Aziegbemi noted that the PDP anticipated the APC's unscrupulous actions and took precautionary measures, including directing its supporters and members to stay away from the venue of the tribunal sitting.
He also questioned how a party that has taken its case to the temple of justice for adjudication could be involved in a shooting incident.
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