{
  "id": 6308749,
  "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-6308749",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:38:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndc-demands-probe-over-blockade-of-peter-obis-convoy-in-benue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress 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 visiting the Yelwata community, where he intended to show solidarity to families of victims of a massacre that allegedly killed over 270 people in June 2025. The NDC spokesperson described the obstruction as disturbing and condemnable, insisting that it was not politically motivated. The party called on the Benue State Government and security agencies to investigate the incident and prosecute those found culpable, reiterating their commitment to the protection of every Nigerian's life.",
  "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,
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  "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."
}