The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has been thrown into mourning following the assassination of Felix Ese Idisi, the acting chairman of the party in Ethiope-East Local Government Area. He was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday, heightening concerns over rising political violence in the state.
At the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to disclose details regarding the motive behind the killing, leaving the community unsettled and searching for answers.
Reacting to the tragic development, former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, strongly condemned the attack in a statement shared on his Facebook page. He described the killing as a “barbaric act of violence” and a direct “assault on democracy in Delta State.”
Omo-Agege expressed deep sorrow over Idisi’s death, noting that the incident underscores the worsening insecurity across the state.
“This brutal murder is a grim reminder of the lawlessness that now threatens our communities,” he said.
He urged the Delta State Commissioner of Police and the Inspector General of Police to immediately launch a comprehensive investigation, insisting that no effort should be spared in tracking down those responsible. The senator also referenced earlier threats allegedly made by some individuals against political rivals in the area, emphasizing the need for swift arrests and prosecution.
Omo-Agege reiterated that hostility and violence have no place in the APC’s political culture, stressing that the party is built on persuasion and peaceful engagement. He warned anyone attempting to introduce violence into the party’s politics to reconsider, vowing that such efforts will be resisted.
The senator extended his condolences to the family and associates of the late APC leader, as well as party members in Ethiope-East LGA. He assured them that justice would be pursued relentlessly and urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.