THE Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, who was kidnapped on March 15 in Benin, has been freed.
Aziegbemi rejoined his family about 3am on Tuesday, March 26, after 10 days in captivity.
His brother, Mr. Clem Aziegbemi, on behalf of the family, said the PDP leader was released unhurt, adding: “As a member of the Aziegbemi family, we say thank you all for your great show of love and solidarity with us all through the period of the adoption of our beloved son, brother, cousin and leader, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.
“Thank you, all…. We are most grateful for all your valuable contributions through prayers and steadfastness. God bless.”
Aziegbemi was ambushed at the Bishop Edokpolor Boulevard Junction, off Country Home, GRA in Benin City, the state capital, while returning from Government House, where he held a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki.
His abduction came less than a month after his party conducted its primary election for the September 21 off-cycle governorship election in the state.
When contacted, the state Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, said an official statement would soon be issued on the development.
