{
  "id": 18409159,
  "title": "Otu Decries Obi Convoy Attack, Vows Action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/otu-decries-obi-convoy-attack-vows-action",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:31:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/06/otu-decries-obi-convoy-attack-vows-action/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his entourage in Calabar. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, Otu expressed his deepest condolences to Mr. Obi and his team for the deeply distressing incident that occurred during his campaign visit to the state capital. Otu emphasized that Cross River State remains a bastion of civil harmony and hospitality, firmly denying that such an incident is in line with the region's values. The governor vowed that the state would stand in solidarity with all political figures striving for peaceful engagement with the electorate, and condemned any attempt to instill fear or disrupt the democratic process. Otu lamented that such hostility was in stark contrast to the state's cherished culture of peace, harmony, and mutual respect for all people, regardless of political affiliation. He assured Mr. Obi and his team of the state's unreserved support and comfort as he continues his engagement with the Nigerian electorate.",
  "summary": "Bassey Inyang in Calabar pp Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi,",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}