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The incident comes shortly after Obi visited parts of Benue State during a wider political tour across Kogi, Benue and Enugu states.
The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, was yesterday stopped by some Benue youths from visiting Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of the state, where he was…
Benue State Government claims unawareness of Peter Obi's visit after his convoy was stopped by youths. Police confirm notification and investigation.
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.
NDC has condemned the reported obstruction of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to Benue State to commiserate with...
The recent development contradicts the Benue State Government’s initial claim that neither the government nor the security agencies were notified ahead of Mr Obi’s visit.
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…
MAKURDI — The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs in Benue State on Tuesday. The…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy by suspected political thugs and security…
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday arrived in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of his solidarity visit to Mangu Local Government…
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.
The incident is the second reported disruption of Mr Obi’s visit to the state after Governor Hyacinth Alia stopped one to internally displaced persons in April 2025, citing…
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
— 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…