By Anne Azuka
The Delta State Government has dismissed claims that the recent attack on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Simon “Temple” Mudi, was an act of political violence, insisting the incident stemmed from a personal disagreement. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, made the clarification on Thursday while addressing journalists in Asaba.
Aniagwu said the incident should not be linked to the activities of any political party, adding that although those involved had attended the same gathering earlier, there was no evidence that the meeting caused the altercation. He urged journalists and the public to distinguish between the sequence of events and their actual cause, stressing that attendance at the same event does not necessarily make a later disagreement politically motivated.
According to the commissioner, Governor Oborevwori has directed security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. “Those who were involved in that disturbance must face the full weight of the law, irrespective of who they are,” Aniagwu said. He maintained that Delta State remains peaceful and cautioned against describing every disagreement involving politicians as political violence.
Aniagwu also defended the Oborevwori administration’s performance, stating that prudent management of public resources has contributed to the state’s financial stability. He said critics had failed to challenge the government’s record on development and governance.
