Benue APC faction condemns Obi convoy blockade

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has condemned the blockade of Peter Obi's convoy. According to the APC faction, the blockade was carried out by Governor Alia's administration.

The Benue State Government has responded, challenging Peter Obi and his party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to provide evidence and identify the government aide accused of stopping Obi's convoy from accessing Yelewata community. The government's Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, stated that they were not aware of the incident until photos emerged online and offered to support a police investigation.

Festus Keyamo, a minister, also condemned the reported blockade, calling for free movement for politicians and urging media neutrality in reporting.

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