Politics in Benin just got violently personal. Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki is furious after his cousin was beaten and dragged to a palace. The victim is Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, a former boss at DAAR Communications. He was attacked while playing soccer at Uwa Primary School in the Igbesamwan area. Suspected thugs assaulted him, stripped him, and took him to the Oba of Benin's palace.
Obaseki released a strong statement condemning the act. He called it a major human rights violation and a breakdown of law and order. He expressed serious disappointment about the palace's alleged involvement, finding it embarrassing and troubling. He confirmed a viral video shows the armed men taking his battered cousin away.
The former governor demanded a swift and transparent investigation by security agencies. He wants those responsible identified and held accountable. He warned that letting thugs act for powerful people leads straight to anarchy. Obaseki also called on human rights groups and civil society to speak out against this injustice.
Obaseki released a strong statement condemning the act. He called it a major human rights violation and a breakdown of law and order. He expressed serious disappointment about the palace's alleged involvement, finding it embarrassing and troubling. He confirmed a viral video shows the armed men taking his battered cousin away.
The former governor demanded a swift and transparent investigation by security agencies. He wants those responsible identified and held accountable. He warned that letting thugs act for powerful people leads straight to anarchy. Obaseki also called on human rights groups and civil society to speak out against this injustice.
