Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing Ethiope Federal Constituencies in the House of Representatives, narrowly escaped harm on Saturday after violence disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement released by the lawmaker, the congress was initially scheduled to hold at Oghara Township Stadium but was relocated to Ovade, a change she said heightened tensions among party members.
According to her account, violence broke out shortly after she arrived at the new venue, with suspected thugs allegedly attacking party members and leaving several people injured. Some of the victims were reportedly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Ibori-Suenu further alleged that security concerns prevented her from accessing the congress ground, noting that threats to her safety were made. However, security personnel attached to her ensured she was not harmed.
The lawmaker, who is the daughter of former Delta State governor James Onanefe Ibori, called on her supporters to remain calm and avoid escalating the situation.
She also urged security agencies to intervene and restore order, warning that tensions remained in parts of the local government area and stressing the need for adequate security presence to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
