2027: Obi condemns attack on convoy in C’River

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, denounced an assault on his campaign convoy in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and Obi reassured his supporters that political violence would not hinder the 2027 general election. The attackers, mostly dressed in black shirts, fez caps, and face coverings, damaged the vehicles using machetes.

One of Obi's media aides, Esther Umoh, alerted the public on her X account that "Thugs are trying to attack our convoy." Another video showed a victim with a gunshot injury to the leg being evacuated, which Umoh attributed to a stray bullet. Obi recounted witnessing the attack and stated that his security team had advised him to take an alternate route due to the attackers' possession of machetes and other weapons.

He emphasized that Nigerians must not allow political violence, saying, "We are not going to allow it in 2027." The former Anambra State governor arrived in Calabar with his wife and running mate and pledged to support candidates Tinubu, Otu, and APC. This incident marks the latest security challenge involving Obi's campaign, following a blockade and confrontation with youths in Benue State two months prior.