NDC, Sowore fault ‘attack, disruption’ of Peter Obi's visit in Benue
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has condemned the obstruction of presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy by political thugs in Benue State. The party claims the attack was orchestrated by an aide to the state governor during a visit intended for mourning victims of violence.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding political violence and the safety of opposition figures in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the obstruction and blocking of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from entering Benue State by suspected political thugs.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that suspected political thugs disrupted Mr Obi’s visit to Benue State on Tuesday after they blocked his convoy from gaining access into the north-central state.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Osa Director, on Tuesday, the NDC described the attack by the suspected political thugs on Mr Obi as “shameful.”
The party alleged that an unnamed aide to the Governor HyaciAlia of Benue State led the attackers.
It further claimed that the group, armed with dangerous weapons, blocked Mr Obi’s convoy and prevented him from gaining entry into Yelwata Community in Benue State, where over 270 people were massacred in 2025.
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