Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A campaign bus carrying All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters reportedly overturned on a rural dirt road in Edo State while transporting party members to a political event in Ewohimi, Esan South‑East Local Government Area. The incident occurred as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reports indicate that supporters were en route to a gathering in Ewohimi when the accident happened.
Photos circulating online show the overturned bus lying on its side, with visible “Asiwaju 2027” inscriptions and other campaign materials suggesting a connection to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re‑election push. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been officially confirmed. Ewohimi is a rural community where road conditions can be challenging, particularly during adverse weather or times of heavy traffic.
The accident quickly began trending locally on social media platform X, drawing a wide range of reactions. Many users expressed concern for the safety of passengers and called for improved road conditions and safer transport arrangements during political mobilizations. Others posted partisan commentary, reflecting Nigeria’s deeply polarized political climate. As of the time of filing this report, there has been no verified statement from party officials or emergency responders detailing the condition of those involved. Details regarding the number of casualties and the exact cause of the crash have not yet been officially confirmed.
Road accidents involving political convoys and campaign vehicles are not uncommon in Nigeria, often drawing attention to infrastructure challenges and convoy safety practices.
The Ewohimi incident adds to a list of similar accidents in recent years, including a 2024 crash involving the convoy of Edo State APC governorship candidate Monday Okpebholo, in which five people lost their lives, and a March 2026 accident in which three APC delegates from Benue State died while travelling to a party congress.
The Edo State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement on the incident, and it remains unclear whether emergency responders have released a formal report on the number of injured or the current condition of the victims.
Party officials have also not commented publicly on the accident. As the situation develops, Stone Reporters News continues to monitor official channels for verified updates.
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