{
  "id": 6763728,
  "title": "Benue blockade: Why Obi’s supporters, security didn’t retaliate — OK movement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/benue-blockade-why-obis-supporters-security-didnt-retaliate-ok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T14:24:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/benue-blockade-why-obis-supporters-security-didnt-retaliate-ok-movement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The OK Movement, a political platform supporting Peter Obi and Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, disclosed why its security personnel refrained from retaliating when Obi's convoy was allegedly blocked in Benue State. Founder John Ughulu explained this in a statement from Abuja. The movement, which includes supporters from Obidient, Kwankwasiyya, NPP, and ADC, condemned the disruption and sought an impartial investigation. Ughulu stressed that their decision to restrain was a deliberate act of leadership and responsibility to maintain peace. He clarified that Obi, like all presidential candidates, has the constitutional right to visit any part of Nigeria without intimidation. The movement warned against further political thuggery and intimidation, cautioning an investigation into those responsible. Obi expressed concern over the killing of a Kano commentator, calling for a thorough investigation. The incident occurred after Obi's convoy was stopped on Gboko Road near the Nigerian Air Force Base and Makurdi Airport, with youths blocking the route.",
  "summary": "The OK Movement explains why its security personnel did not retaliate when Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked during a visit to Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-blockade-why-obis-supporters-security-didnt-retaliate-ok-movement/",
  "key_points": [
    "OK Movement's security restrained from retaliating during Benue blockade.",
    "Movement condemned disruption, called for impartial investigation.",
    "Obi warned against further political thuggery and intimidation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Benue blockade: Why Obi’s supporters, security didn’t retaliate — OK movement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/benue-blockade-why-obis-supporters-security-didnt-retaliate-ok-6766981",
        "published": "2026-09-11T14:29:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}