PDP accuses APC of deploying masked thugs to disrupt Tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sending thugs to disrupt the sitting of the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal.

Naija News reports that the gunshots were fired near the venue of the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led, three-member Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday morning, sending lawyers, litigants, politicians, and reporters scrambling for safety.

The unexpected violence caused widespread panic as people fled in fear of being struck by stray bullets.

The disturbance occurred at the Edo High Court Complex on Sapele Road, Benin, where the tribunal was convened.