The Delta State Government has condemned reported violence in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, and said security agencies had been directed to investigate the incident.
The state government's position was communicated by Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information Charles Aniagwu, who said the administration was concerned by the reported incident.
The government stated that political parties, candidates and supporters have the right to campaign freely without intimidation, harassment or obstruction.
According to the Delta State government publication, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed security agencies to investigate the incident and establish responsibility where applicable.
The government said anyone found culpable should face the law and maintained that political competition should be conducted through ideas, programmes and records rather than violence or intimidation.
The available account does not provide details of casualties, arrests or the specific circumstances surrounding the reported violence, so those elements are not inferred in this report.
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