{
  "id": 6277444,
  "title": "Sowore slams blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sowore-slams-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:48:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/sowore-slams-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Omoyele Sowore, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has denounced the blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Benue State. The incident occurred as Obi attempted to enter Makurdi, the state capital, to conduct legitimate political activities. Sowore alleged that the blockade appeared to be a sponsored attack, and condemned the act of political intimidation. He warned those responsible that their actions threatened the democratic rights of all Nigerians and urged them to cease immediately to avoid further consequences. Obi was reportedly stopped on Tuesday after protesters barricaded Gboko Road in Makurdi, preventing his convoy from proceeding. Videos showed youths chanting, \"We don’t want Peter Obi,\" as they blocked the road near the Nigerian Air Force Base and Makurdi Airport. Obi claimed he had traveled to Benue to console victims of killings in the state but was stopped on orders from a government aide. The state government denied knowledge of Obi's visit and distanced itself from the incident, stating they were unaware of his arrival and that security agents, if involved, would have alerted them. The Benue State Police Command confirmed they were aware of Obi's movement to Yelwata and that police operatives provided security for the convoy, but the reason for the blockade by the protesters remained unknown.",
  "summary": "Omoyele Sowore condemns the alleged sponsored blockade and attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue. Learn more about the incident and official reactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-slams-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue/",
  "key_points": [
    "Omoyele Sowore condemns blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue.",
    "Protesters barricaded Gboko Road in Makurdi, blocking Obi’s path.",
    "State government denies knowledge of Obi’s visit and involvement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}