We’re Not Aware of Peter Obi’s Visit, Benue Government Says
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- The Benue State Government denied knowing about a planned visit by Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi.
- The denial followed reports that youths allegedly blocked Obi’s convoy, with the state saying it received no official notification or security request.
The Benue State Government says it was not aware of a visit to the state by Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi.
The denial followed reports that youths allegedly blocked Obi’s convoy. The government said it had received no official notification of the visit and no request to arrange security for it.
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