Obi and Kwankwaso Pledge N10m for Yelwata's Displaced Children

On November 12, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. This visit was in remembrance of the victims of the massacre that occurred on June 13-14, 2025, where hundreds of residents were killed.

During the visit, Obi led a wreath-laying ceremony at a cenotaph along Lafia Road. Kwankwaso described Yelwata as a community still suffering from the aftermath of the violence and announced a commitment of N10 million for the education of displaced children.

Obi also pledged to provide a motorized borehole to improve access to potable water. Additionally, Terhemba Shija, the NDC governorship candidate in Benue State, announced an extra N2 million for the education of orphans affected by the massacre.

This visit followed previous unsuccessful attempts by Obi to reach Yelwata due to state-imposed restrictions and roadblocks.