Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and that of the All Progressive Congress Tuesday clashed in Jattu, Estako West Local Government.
This is even as the wife of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Dr. Idia, was in the area canvassing votes from market women for her husband.
We could not ascertain what caused the clash as both the PDP and the APC blamed each other for the attacks.
But a statement from the Ize-Iyamu’s campaign organisation alleged that thugs loyal to the gubernatorial running mate of the APC, Philip Shuaibu, attacked the convoy of the Pastor Ize-Iyamu’s wife, adding that the incident happened at Jattu market because the chanting of PDP by the traders infuriated the APC.
The statement further said the infuriated the thugs became angry and destroyed several cars in Dr. Idia’s convoy which angered the traders who then took to burning of any broom in sight.
Dr Idia Ize-Iyamu was said to have escaped unhurt.
The APC on its part said its supporters were in a road show tagged “sweep them away” when PDP thugs led by one Jaret Tenebe started stoning them.
It said three police officers who were invited by Hon Shaibu were attacked by the PDP thugs.
The party statement reads in part, “Having unleashed violence, Ize-Iyamu and his party has been using every available platform to deflect blame on to the APC, who have been busy enthusing and engaging the good people of Edo North with our message of change while Ize-Iyamu is reveling in anarchy”.
