Omoyele Sowore condemns the alleged sponsored blockade and attack on Peter Obi's convoy in Benue. Learn more about the incident and official reactions.
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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.
The AAC candidate said the alleged presence of a special adviser to the Benue State governor among the crowd reinforced his belief that the action was government-sponsored.
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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has accused hired thugs of blocking his convoy and obstructing a humanitarian visit to Benue State on…
The incident comes shortly after Obi visited parts of Benue State during a wider political tour across Kogi, Benue and Enugu states.
The government said it “rejected, in the strongest terms,” claims by Obi that he was prevented from accessing Yelewata by thugs working for the state government.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has accused hired thugs of blocking his convoy and obstructing a…
In a statement on Tuesday, Kwankwaso said he was “deeply disturbed” by the incident, describing it as another setback for Nigeria’s democracy.
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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy by suspected political thugs and security…
Benue State Government claims unawareness of Peter Obi's visit after his convoy was stopped by youths. Police confirm notification and investigation.
Rabiu Kwankwaso has condemned the blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Benue, calling it a threat to democracy and urging the prosecution of those responsible
Benue PDP governorship candidate condemns the blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Makurdi, calling it an assault on democracy and constitutional rights.
Peter Obi's convoy was blocked by protesters in Benue State. The presidential candidate condemned the act, accusing a government aide of orchestrating it.
The Benue State Government has denied knowledge of a visit to the state by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, following reports that…
Peter Obi alleges "hired thugs" obstructed his humanitarian visit to Yelwata, Benue State, to meet massacre victims' families. Read more on the incident.
Benue State Government denies Peter Obi's claim of state-sponsored thugs blocking his convoy, citing lack of protocol notification. Read more on the incide
The NDC has called on the Benue State Government and relevant security agencies to investigate the incident immediately, bring the perpetrators to justice.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress has called on the Benue State Government and security agencies to investigate the alleged blockade of its presidential
The Benue State Government has rejected claims by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi