Isaac Fayose Criticizes Youths for Blocking Obi's Convoy

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former governor Ayodele Fayose, publicly condemned the actions of Benue youths who blocked the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, from entering Makurdi. This incident occurred when a group obstructed a key access road, preventing Obi from proceeding into the city.

Following the disruption, Obi addressed the situation, stating that his visit was humanitarian and not related to any campaign activities. He expressed concern over the troubling direction of Nigeria and criticized the youths for their actions, attributing their behavior to the weaponization of poverty that corrupts their minds and turns them against their own interests.

He also pointed out the contradiction in the actions of those who blocked his convoy, especially in light of the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria, where communities have faced repeated attacks from armed groups.