Chaos Erupts as Peter Obi's Convoy Blocked in Benue, Authorities Scramble to Respond
The convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was blocked by youths in Benue State during his humanitarian visit to massacre victims. The incident sparked widespread reactions, with Governor Hyacinth Alia denying sponsorship and opposition figures condemning the obstruction as an assault on democracy. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, encountered a significant obstruction during his visit to Benue State, Nigeria, when his convoy was blocked by youths described as political thugs. The incident, which occurred as Obi was attempting to access Makurdi on his way to Yelewata to visit families of victims of a June 2025 massacre, sparked a wave of condemnations and denials from various political factions and state officials.
Peter Obi himself clarified that his purpose for visiting Benue was strictly humanitarian, aiming to condole with the families affected by the massacre. Following the blockade, he appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IG) and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) to intervene and caution state governors against such