Former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condemned the blockade of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, from visiting Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of the state, accusing Governor Hyacinth Alia of disrespecting the rule of law.

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…

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