Former Deputy President of the Senate and NDC Delta Central Senatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has demanded a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director with the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, describing the incident as “a death that demands answers.”
In a press statement dated September 26, 2026, and personally signed by him, Omo-Agege said Adeda left for work at the ministry but did not return home.
“Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda went to his job at the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and never returned home. He held the position of Deputy Director. His tragic death on Friday, September 25, 2026, which followed a confirmed incident at the Ministry for Secondary Education in Asaba the previous day, has left us feeling both shaken and angry,” the statement said.
Omo-Agege said the police had confirmed that an incident occurred at the ministry and commenced a homicide investigation.
“The police have confirmed that something went wrong that day, and they’ve launched a homicide investigation. Three individuals have been named in connection with the allegations that Adeda was assaulted: Enos Attah, Oputa Okestine, and Lucky Adoh. It’s incredibly difficult to comprehend that such a thing could occur within a government office – a place that is supposed to protect the very people who work there,” he stated.
The senator urged restraint while the investigation continues, stressing that the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death must first be established.
“We’re not going to jump ahead of the investigation. We still need to establish the exact cause of death, and we owe it to Adeda’s memory to ensure we get it right instead of just getting it done quickly. But let’s be clear about what is at stake: if it turns out he was beaten to death, this isn’t just a tragedy – it’s murder. It’s an attack on every civil servant who comes to work in this state believing they’ll be safe,” the statement read.
He also praised the police for their swift response to the incident, saying, “We should acknowledge that the police acted quickly to confirm the incident and launch a homicide investigation. It’s vital that this investigation remains thorough, swift, and free from any external pressures.”
According to the statement, Lucky Adoh has been taken into custody, while Omo-Agege urged authorities to locate and arrest the other two individuals mentioned in connection with the incident.
“We urge the following actions: The police must find Enos Attah and Oputa Okestine, and anyone responsible should face a full and transparent prosecution — not just a quiet resolution,” Omo-Agege said.
The former Deputy Senate President further called on the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, to temporarily leave office while the investigations are ongoing.
“We believe Commissioner Kingsley Ashibogwu should step aside while the investigations are ongoing. The incident occurred in his office, and while he claims he did nothing wrong, stepping aside isn’t an admission of guilt — it’s essential for maintaining trust in the process,” he said.
Omo-Agege also demanded the publication of the findings of the Administrative Panel established to investigate the incident, as well as the outcome of the police investigation.
“The findings from the Administrative Panel need to be made public, along with the results of the police investigation. We can’t let this be swept under the rug once the media attention fades,” he said.
He insisted that the matter must remain under scrutiny until the truth is established, stating: “No one should have to worry about making it home safely after a day at work. This issue isn’t going away, and we won’t allow it to be buried.”
Omo-Agege also expressed sympathy to the deceased’s family, adding, “To the Adeda family: we share in your grief, and we will keep fighting until the truth is revealed and justice is served.”