Protesters Block Peter Obi’s Convoy on Benue Road

Peter Obi’s convoy was stopped for hours on Gboko Road in Makurdi after protesters barricaded the route and chanted, “We don’t want Peter Obi.” The presidential candidate had traveled to Benue State to offer condolences to victims of killings.

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I was told that youths, led by an SA (Special Assistant) to the government, have decided to block the road and make sure I don’t go there.

In a video posted by News Central Television, Obi said he had been told that youths led by a government aide had blocked the road to prevent him from reaching the area. He called the action unacceptable and accused those behind it of using hungry and insecure young people for political purposes.

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The rascality they are bringing into this country is totally unacceptable. People are being killed every day in Benue.

“People are being killed every day in Benue,” Obi said, adding that he had traveled a long distance only to be stopped. He said the youths themselves were victims of poverty and insecurity and should receive support to build livelihoods rather than be mobilized to obstruct his visit.

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These youths are being used to do this. What they are doing now will take its revenge on them. They don’t know that. And unfortunately, somebody sits in office and allows this to happen.

Obi also said state authorities knew about his itinerary. “Everybody is aware I’m visiting this place today. It’s not a secret to them,” he said.

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Everybody is aware I’m visiting this place today. It’s not a secret to them.