{
  "id": 6306137,
  "title": "NDC demands probe over blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/ndc-demands-probe-over-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:20:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndc-demands-probe-over-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded a probe into the alleged blockade of presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, condemned the incident, which prevented Obi from reaching Yelwata community, where he was scheduled to visit families of victims of a massacre that reportedly killed over 270 people in June 2025. The NDC described the obstruction as disturbing and condemnable, stating that Obi’s mission was not politically motivated. The party called on the Benue State Government and security agencies to investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice, emphasizing the importance of human life and safety. Conflicting accounts exist regarding whether authorities were informed about Obi’s visit. The Benue State Government and the police have not confirmed whether they were aware of the plan, while the police command spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondongu, stated that the reason for the blockade remained unclear.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress has called on the Benue State Government and security agencies to investigate the alleged blockade of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and bring those responsible to justice. The party, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, condemned the incident, which it said prevented Obi from Read More:…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Peter Obi breaks silence, reveals reason for Benue visit after attack on convoy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/peter-obi-breaks-silence-reveals-reason-for-benue-visit-after-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:53:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "VIDEO: Protesters block Peter Obi’s convoy on Benue road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/video-protesters-block-peter-obis-convoy-on-benue-road",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:14:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}