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Peter Obi’s Benue Visit Blocked, Sparking Political Outcry and Arrests

Nigerian political figure Peter Obi faced a convoy blockade during a visit to Benue State, leading to the arrest of 46 suspects. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from various political groups who view it as an affront to democracy.

9 Sept, 12:23 — 9 Sept, 16:15
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Premium TimesMostly Factual2h ago

NDC, Sowore fault ‘attack, disruption’ of Peter Obi’s visit in Benue

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that suspected political thugs disrupted Mr Obi's visit to Benue State on Tuesday after they blocked his convoy from gaining access into the north-central state. The post NDC, Sowore fault ‘attack, disruption’ of Peter Obi’s visit in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Chinagorom Ugwu

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guardian-ngMostly Factual4h ago

Keyamo condemns blockade of Peter Obi in Benue as ‘unacceptable’ - The Guardian Nigeria News

Keyamo condemns blockade of Peter Obi in Benue as ‘unacceptable’  The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Police arrest suspects over Obi’s convoy blockade in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has arrested suspects who blocked the Peter Obi convoy. The police commissioner confirmed the arrests and assured the public Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspects-over-obis-convoy-blockade-in-benue/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed46m ago

Obi attacks signal possible violence in 2027 polls — ASITU

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Coalition, NDC, Peter Obi, in Benue State, warning that such incidents could signal the possibility of violence during the 2027 general elections. Obi’s convoy was reportedly attacked […] The post Obi attacks signal possible violence in 2027 polls — ASITU appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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