Children’s Day Stadium Incident: Edo Govt Finally Clears Air

The Edo State Government has dismissed the claim surrounding an incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium during Children’s Day celebrations on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

In a statement issued by Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government acknowledged that a stampede occurred at one of the stadium gates.

It however, rejected sensational interpretations aimed at tarnishing the state government’s image....... .