**Close Call in Benin: How Olumide Akpata and Peter Obi Escaped an Attack in Edo** In a shocking tale of intelligence and quick thinking, former Edo State governorship candidate for the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata, has revealed how he and Peter Obi narrowly escaped an attack in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred just a day after a similar attack on some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the same state. According to Akpata, he and Obi separately received intelligence reports warning of an impending attack on the venue of their joint event. The event, which was a ceremony to formally move LP members into ADC at the party's Secretariat in Ogbelaka Street, Benin City, was scheduled to take place on Tuesday. Akpata described the venue as a tight, narrow building that could have been a disaster zone in case of a stampede. As the event progressed, Akpata and Obi received information from reliable sources that the venue was about to be attacked by unknown persons. They quickly took the decision to speed up the event and usher out leaders to avert what could have been a crisis. Akpata explained that they made the decision on the fly, without time for a press briefing, as anything could have happened. After they left the secretariat, armed men attacked the venue, narrowly missing Akpata's cousin, who was present at the event. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Edo State Government promising to investigate the matter and bring those responsible to book. The attack raises questions about the security situation in Edo State and the ability of security agencies to prevent such incidents. Akpata's account of the close call serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in politics and the importance of vigilance in preventing such attacks. In the wake of the incident, Akpata and Obi have joined ADC chieftains in condemning the APC government and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. As the situation unfolds, Nigerians are left to wonder if the incident is a one-off or a sign of things to come.