{
  "id": 6285130,
  "title": "Benue Govt not informed of Peter Obi’s visit — Alia’s aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/benue-govt-not-informed-of-peter-obis-visit-alias-aide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/benue-govt-not-informed-of-peter-obis-visit-alias-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Benue State Government has denied being aware of Peter Obi's visit to the state, according to Alia's press secretary, Kula Tersoo. Obi was in Benue to meet families affected by the June 2025 massacre, but his convoy was stopped by youths along the Gboko Road. Tersoo stated that the government had no knowledge of his arrival and criticized the security agents for not providing adequate protection for the presidential candidate. The NDC governorship candidate in Benue, Prof. Terhemba Shija, claimed that the state authorities had been informed of Obi's visit, and both the police and Department of State Services were present to ensure his safety. Shija also noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission had lifted the ban on campaign activities, allowing Obi to conduct his political activities without permission. The Benue State Police Command confirmed that they were aware of Obi's movement in the state.",
  "summary": "The Benue State Government has denied having prior knowledge of Peter Obi’s visit to the state after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, reportedly encountered a blockade during his movement on Tuesday. Obi was in Benue as part of a planned visit to Yelewata, where he was expected to meet families affected by […] Benue Govt not informed of Peter Obi’s visit —…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}