Spread the word Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has issued a firm condemnation of the recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), characterising the incident as an escalation of internal party conflict that has gone excessively far. In a personal statement released on Tuesday evening, the governor expressed sympathy for the affected party members. He noted that it was regrettable that certain individuals allegedly exploited Edo state’s peaceful environment to incite violence. The statement emphasised, “As peace-loving citizens, we categorically condemn and will not tolerate the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside the state under the guise of political activity.” He affirmed that, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, he would prevent Edo fr...