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Otu condemns attack on Obi’s convoy, orders arrests

Otu condemns attack on Obi’s convoy, orders arrests
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Gov. Otu By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, directing security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible. “I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.
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  • ✦He also extended his sympathy to the former Anambra State governor and members of his entourage.
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Wednesday:The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Linus Obogo, expressed sadness over the incident, which occurred on Wednesday during Obi’s campaign visit to the state capital.yesterday:“I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.
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  • ✦Gov. Otu By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, directing security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible.
  • ✦“I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.
  • ✦He also extended his sympathy to the former Anambra State governor and members of his entourage.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Linus Obogo, expressed sadness over the incident, which occurred on Wednesday during Obi’s campaign visit to the state capital.yesterday: “I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.
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By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, directing security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible.

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What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?

Gov. Otu By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, directing security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

“I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Linus Obogo, expressed sadness over the incident, which occurred on Wednesday during Obi’s campaign visit to the state capital.

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