Prince Odianosen Okojie, husband of actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at his home on September 20, 2024.

According to a statement released by the okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza on Friday, the armed assailants posing as police officers attempted the attack but were stopped by Okojie’s security detail.

The incident occurred when the attackers arrived in a Lexus GX 470 with Rivers State registration number PHC 253 FF, claiming to have an appointment.

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Upon entering the residence, they were confronted by security personnel who intervened.

While two of the attackers fled, the driver and one other suspect were apprehended and are currently being interrogated by the Nigeria Police Force’s Area Command in Uromi.

Reports indicate that the suspects confessed they were sent by leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Esan North East Local Government Area.

The statement reads, “it was unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker”.

With the curtain drawing on campaigns for the Edo State’s gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, September 21, Peter Obi has sounded the gong for the electorate to speak with their votes.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 election took to his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, on Friday to urge voters to make the right choice.

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Putting the Labour Party forward as the best option, Obi maintained that elections “are opportunities to present authentic leadership and drive meaningful development.”

Obi wrote, “As campaign for the Edo governorship election on 21st September 2024 comes to an end today, troubling comments continue to emerge.

“One party admits to having packaged fake leaders in the past — who knows what they offer now? Perhaps expired ones — while another insists it is a do-or-die affair.

“At Labour Party, we offer genuine leadership built on competence, capacity and compassion. For us, elections are not war; they are opportunities to present authentic leadership and drive meaningful development.”

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Ahead of the Edo State governorship elections scheduled for Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders to maintain peace and engage in sportsmanlike conduct.

In a statement released on Friday, Tinubu urged candidates, political parties, and their supporters to respect the democratic process and the will of the electorate.

The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the President’s belief in voters’ ability to make informed choices about their leaders.

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President Tinubu highlighted that democracy relies on civility, tolerance, patience, and adherence to electoral rules.

He noted the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conducting a free and fair election, encouraging all parties involved to collaborate for a smooth and peaceful process.

The President commended the candidates and political parties for their issue-focused campaigns, which address the key concerns of Edo citizens, such as enhancing livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development.

Tinubu urged all citizens to remain peaceful and respectful during the voting process and to resolve any disagreements through established legal channels.

Additionally, he expressed strong confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials, urging them to act impartially and refrain from any actions that might compromise the election’s integrity.