‘Thugs’ block Obi’s convoy in Benue
Suspected thugs blocked the Convoy of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Benue State, on Tuesday. Obi’s campaign photographer, Esther Umoh, raised the alarm in a series of posts on X. Releasing some videos of the incident, Umoh said the convoy was blocked on Gboko Road, near the Air Force […]
On Tuesday, the convoy of Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was blocked by suspected thugs in Benue State. Campaign photographer Esther Umoh posted updates on X, revealing the convoy was halted on Gboko Road, close to the Air Force Base. Umoh stated, “We have just arrived in Benue State, where alleged sponsored thugs have blocked Boko Road by the Air Force Base, attempting to prevent Peter Obi from gaining access to the state.”
The identities of those involved and any arrests that may have occurred remain unclear at this time.
Peter Obi, addressing journalists after the incident, clarified that his visit to Benue was not for political campaigning. Instead, he aimed to offer condolences to communities affected by killings and demonstrate solidarity with the residents. "Today, I'm in Benue, not for campaign," Obi explained. "I only wanted to go to a place where people lost their lives, and condole them, show solidarity with them."
He further highlighted the deteriorating state of politics in the country, urging for a shift towards unity, love, justice, and safety in future political endeavors. "We have no other country, we have no other country except this one, and we will all build it based on unity, based on love, and shared sense of doing the right thing," Obi emphasized.
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