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Tension has flared in Edo State following the circulation of a viral video showing young men pulling down a campaign billboard belonging to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Esan area of the state.
In the footage shared online, the individuals were heard declaring: “Anything concerning the ADC party in Edo State, we don’t want it here.”
The men reportedly used ladders and ropes to dismantle the billboard, sparking widespread condemnation across social media platforms.
Several Nigerians have reacted strongly to the development, describing the act as undemocratic and criminal.
@Henry Chinonso wrote: “This is a simple criminal vandalism that can land these guys some jail terms. We have laws and they must be pursued. ADC should make sure they show example with these ones. Else, it’s a complete banana republic.”
@oluwatosin added: “This kind thing no dey right at all. Pulling down billboards with ladders and ropes because you no like one party? That’s not how we do democracy for Edo or anywhere in Naija.”
Another user, @Ebubelke1, criticized the individuals involved, stating: “That idiot pulling the banner might not have anything in his name at his age because of the poor system of the political party he supports. A fool at 40.”
@Vee Delance Properties described the act as hypocritical: “This is terrible. When it happens to their own posters and signs, they will declare a state of emergency.”
Raising concerns over selective enforcement, @Ayobola Ayo wrote: “But if APC/Tinubus billboards and posters are been taken down, the state govt will send police after them! A very vzeless maladministration!”
Meanwhile, a user identified as @PETER OBI’s TRUMPETER referenced remarks allegedly made by actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, stating:
“‘Anarchy looms’ according to Kenneth Okonkwo. You can’t do this and still say we are in democracy.”
@Tochi (Nfunaala) condemned the act outright:
“Stupid set of people, no wonder the state is backward.”
However, the rhetoric escalated further when @BelieveGod posted:
“They can’t outnumber Edo youths. Let’s give them war if the police and DSS won’t go after them.”
