Peter Obi Faces Roadblock in Makurdi During Campaign

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on Tuesday morning. He was welcomed by NDC chieftains as he prepared for his presidential campaign activities in the state.

Prior to his arrival, an incident occurred where suspected thugs allegedly blocked a major road in Benue State, attempting to hinder Obi and his entourage from continuing their journey. Esther Umoh, Obi’s media aide, reported the incident and shared videos depicting individuals obstructing the road and pursuing vehicles believed to be carrying Obi and his team.

The identities of the individuals involved and the reasons behind the incident remain unclear. At the time of this report, the specifics of Obi’s engagements in Benue State had not been made public.