The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has issued a stern warning to Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement following a violent clash in the Delta State capital that left one person dead and several others injured.

The monarch, reacting to the bloody incident that occurred along Nnebisi Road on Saturday, November 7, 2026, described the escalation as unacceptable and declared that the state capital must not be turned into a battleground for political supremacy.

Monarch Cautions Against Political Hostility

In a formal statement released on Sunday, November 8, the traditional ruler noted that reports linked the clash to rival factions associated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement. While noting that security agencies are still establishing the full details, he expressed deep concern over the sudden breach of peace in Asaba.

“The loss of a human life over political disagreements is unacceptable. No political ambition, party loyalty, leadership dispute or struggle for supremacy is worth the blood of any Nigerian,” the Asagba declared.

 

Directly addressing Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, the monarch emphasized that widespread political influence among young Nigerians must be paired with visible accountability.

“Mr. Peter Obi, leadership comes with responsibility,” Azinge stated. “Your political influence and the support you command, particularly among young Nigerians, must be matched by an equally strong commitment to peaceful political participation.”

He urged the leadership of both the party and the movement to immediately rein in their supporters and resolve internal friction through established administrative channels rather than violent confrontation.

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Details of the Incident and Official Reactions

The violent clash broke out during a street march organized by NDC supporters. According to accounts, members of the Obidient Movement were attacked during the rally. Among the injured was the movement’s Delta State Deputy Coordinator, known as Comrade Noah, who suffered dagger wounds and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba for emergency treatment.

The National Coordinator of the Global Obidient Movement, Dr. Mo, publicly condemned the assault and demanded a thorough police investigation.

| Delta State Police Command | Confirmed one fatality and five injuries. Stated that organizers ignored explicit security warnings against holding an open-road procession due to intelligence regarding potential violence. |

| Delta State Government | Blamed both NDC supporters and the Obidient Movement for failing to comply with police advisories to use a secured venue. Called for full prosecution of all perpetrators. |

| Asagba of Asaba | Warned against the “importation of political hostility” into Asaba and demanded strict coordination with security forces for all future political events. |

Call for Calm

Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe confirmed that security forces swiftly evacuated victims and reinforced their presence along the Nnebisi Road corridor to restore order, adding that investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible.

Extending his condolences to the family of the deceased, the Asagba reminded all political actors that local communities will endure long after campaign cycles conclude.

“Political parties and movements will come and go, elections will be won and lost, but Asaba and its people will remain,” he warned. “No political movement is greater than the peace of our land, and no political ambition is worth the life of our people.”