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....... .



