Rascality Totally Unacceptable — Obi Reacts To Obstruction Of Convoy In Benue

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy by suspected political thugs and security operatives in Benue State.

Obi, who visited the state on Tuesday to sympathise with communities affected by recent killings, said his convoy was prevented from accessing the area where he planned to pay a condolence visit.

His convoy was reportedly blocked along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, shortly after arriving in the state.

Speaking at the scene, Obi said he was informed that youths allegedly sponsored by the state governor had blocked the road to prevent him from proceeding.

“I am here in a place where people have been killed. I am here to commiserate with them, but now I have been told that youths sponsored by the governor have blocked the road and made sure I do not go in,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor said he remained at the location for some time, questioning why he was being prevented from visiting communities affected by the killings.

“I have been standing here since. We cannot have a country like this. It does not make sense to me. The rascality is totally unacceptable,” he said.

Obi expressed concern over the continued killings in Benue, stressing that people seeking to sympathise with victims and affected communities should be allowed access.

“People are being killed every day in Benue. People want to condole them and show that they are with them. I came here only to be told we cannot go in,” he said.

The Benue State Government had yet to respond to the allegation as of the time of filing this report.