Peter Obi denounces convoy attack in Calabar, vows action

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, condemned an attack on his campaign convoy in Calabar, Cross River State. The attack occurred on a Wednesday, with suspected assailants damaging campaign buses and causing panic among passersby.

A viral video showed attackers, mostly in black shirts and face coverings, using machetes. Esther Umoh, one of Obi’s media aides, reported the attack on her official X account, stating that thugs were trying to attack the convoy.

A subsequent video showed a victim with a gunshot injury attributed to a stray bullet. Obi recounted witnessing the attack and mentioned that his security team advised him to take another route due to the assailants being armed.

He emphasized that political violence would not be tolerated in the lead-up to the 2027 general election. This incident follows a previous confrontation in Benue State, where Obi's convoy was blocked by youths, leading to the arrest of 46 suspects.