By Emeka Blast 
Auchi Poly Debunks Peter Obi’s Death Claim Over Election Violence
What Peter Obi Said
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi had taken to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to condemn violence that erupted during the Student Union Government (SUG) elections at Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, on Saturday.
In his post, Obi alleged that the chaos “led to the death of two students and left many others injured.”
🏫 School Reacts: “Completely False”
On Tuesday, the management of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, firmly denied Obi’s claims.
According to a statement released by the institution:
“No student died. The reports of death circulating online are false, misleading, and unfounded.”
They acknowledged that violence did occur, but stressed that while some students were injured, no fatalities were recorded.
📰 What Actually Happened
The violence erupted during the SUG elections, which quickly spiraled out of control.
Multiple media outlets, including PUNCH Online, reported that several students were injured, but no official deaths were confirmed.
Security was reportedly overwhelmed before calm was restored later in the day.
🤔 Why It Matters
Misinformation risk: False claims of student deaths can inflame tensions and create fear among students and families.
Political sensitivity: Coming from a high-profile political figure like Obi, the statement drew national attention and forced the school to respond publicly.
Campus safety spotlight: The incident renews focus on student security and election conduct in Nigerian higher institutions.
🔎 What to Watch
Will Peter Obi issue a correction or clarification?
Will the school release investigation findings or take disciplinary action against those behind the violence?
Could this affect Obi’s credibility among student supporters?
