Obi Blocked by Thugs in Benue | Nigeria News

Peter Obi, Nigeria’s presidential candidate for the Democratic Congress, alleges he was blocked from reaching Yelwata by armed youths allegedly hired by Benue State government, during a humanitarian mission to victims of a massacre. Videos show protesters chanting and sealing Gboko Road. The Benue State Government denies involvement, calling the claims baseless and questioning whether Obi even visited the state, citing his past false statements. They also accuse him of bypassing security protocols by not informing authorities. Obi condemned the incident as “rascality,” expressing frustration over being obstructed despite traveling far. The government insists it does not use thugs, reaffirms commitment to rule of law, and urges Obi to resolve internal party disputes within his own party. They urge the public to disregard any link between them and the roadblock, emphasizing openness to peaceful visitors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6494f3c854297b5e