] 18:T792,

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has arrived in Jos, the Plateau State capital, hours after leaving Benue State.

Obi’s movement through Benue was reportedly disrupted after youths suspected to be political thugs blocked a major access road, preventing his convoy from entering Makurdi, the state capital.

The former Anambra State governor said he was on his way to Yelewata to visit families of victims of the June 2025 massacre when his convoy was stopped by youths at Gyado Villa along Gboko Road.

Reacting to the incident, Obi appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to intervene.

“I’m using this occasion to appeal to the IG of police, the Director of DSS, and other agencies to please intervene and call various state governors to order. I was a governor myself. This rascality cannot be allowed,” Obi said.

He warned that opposition politicians and their supporters could be forced to defend themselves if government authorities failed to provide adequate security.

Obi also linked the incident to his call for a peaceful and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“We need unity, love, justice, and let this campaign be concentrated on ideas and issues that concern Nigerians today like insecurity, hunger, killings, and how we are going to pull our people out of poverty. That’s what it should be,” he said.

The incident has sparked reactions from opposition figures and activists.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore condemned the reported attack, warning those involved that they were “toying with fire.”

Similarly, Obi’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, called on the international community to provide protection for opposition leaders in Nigeria.

Peter Obi Arrives Jos After Alleged Attack, Roadblock in Benue

Comments (0)