Attack on Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's convoy in Calabar

On November 5, 2026, the motorcade of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso was attacked by unidentified men at the Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State. The attackers threw stones and other objects at the convoy, resulting in damage to some vehicles.

Fortunately, neither Obi nor Kwankwaso sustained injuries during the incident. The attack happened while they were en route to a hotel opposite the U.J.

Esuene Stadium after visiting the Obong of Calabar. They were scheduled to hold a town hall meeting with NDC stakeholders, supporters, and party candidates.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and it is not known if the attackers were sponsored. This incident followed an earlier confrontation that police and security agencies managed to avert between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the NDC.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, confirmed the attack and stated that a suspect had been arrested.