After Bloody Asaba March, What Next For Obi Fans In Rivers?

A one-million-man march in Asaba ended in violence on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

According to Donjoe Media, the march was organised by the Obedient/OK Movement in support of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The Delta State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened at about 12:15pm on Saturday along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.

Police said one person died and five others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The identities of the victims had not been established at the time of the statement.

The command said it had received intelligence suggesting a likelihood of violence before the rally. It invited the organisers to a security meeting and advised them against holding an open road procession.

The organisers went ahead with the march. The police said a violent incident later occurred during the procession.

Victor Ochei, the NDC candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, alleged that more than 30 campaign buses were destroyed. He called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to order an investigation into the incident.

Favour Emerue, Delta State Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, said the gathering was peaceful before it was disrupted. He said injured participants were receiving treatment in hospitals.

Peter Obi condemned the attacks. He said he was profoundly saddened and deeply disturbed by reports of attacks on members and coordinators of the NDC and the Obidient Movement in Delta State.

Obi said political violence has no place in a democracy and can never be justified. He added that no political aspiration is worth the life of a Nigerian. https://punchng.com/one-killed-five-injured-at-delta-rally-obi-demands-probe/

The Delta APC spokesman, Valentine Onojeghuo, denied claims linking APC members to the attack. He said there was no proof that APC persons were involved.

The police said investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances of the clash and identify those involved.

The incident has raised questions about campaign security in the South-South ahead of the 2027 general election.

Rivers State shares a border with Delta State. Supporters of different parties in Rivers State also organise marches, rallies and town halls across the region.

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The Delta State Police Command said political parties retain the right to campaign and carry out lawful political activities. It called on parties to liaise with the police before any gatherings.

The command said its operatives mobilised to the scene after receiving a distress call. It said the injured victims were taken to the hospital for medical attention.

The command added that it will establish the circumstances of the clash and identify those involved.

As of Sunday morning, no arrest figure had been released by the police in connection with the Asaba incident.

The families of the dead and injured are awaiting the outcome of the police investigation.

By Jonadab Oluikpe
Published by Donjoe Media