— Condemns reported obstruction of NDC candidate’s visit
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki
ABAKALIKI — The Igbo Renaissance Group has condemned the reported obstruction of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from visiting communities affected by the recent killings in Benue State.
The group also demanded a public apology from the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, to Obi over the reported incident.
In a statement, the group’s chairman, Chief Emmanuel Igwe Chidi, called for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged obstruction and the removal of any aide or official found responsible for ordering, organising or facilitating violence or obstruction.
