Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has arrived in Plateau State after his convoy was reportedly blocked while attempting to enter Benue State on Tuesday.
Obi was scheduled to visit parts of Benue as part of his ongoing engagement with communities affected by insecurity. However, reports said suspected thugs blocked his convoy along the Boko Road area near the Air Force Base, preventing the delegation from proceeding toward its destination.
Following the incident, Obi proceeded to Jos, Plateau State, where he continued with his planned engagements. Daily Post reported that the former Anambra State governor had arrived in the state after the development in Benue.
The reported blockade has generated political controversy, particularly because Obi’s visit was linked to his concerns over violence and displacement in Nigeria’s North-Central region. His team reportedly alleged that the obstruction was politically motivated, although the claims had not been independently established at the time of reporting.
The incident has also raised questions about security and political freedom ahead of the 2027 general elections. A separate report said security personnel were seen interacting with individuals involved in the roadblock, prompting calls from Obi’s supporters for an investigation.
The development is significant because Benue and Plateau have experienced recurring security challenges, including attacks on communities and displacement. Obi has repeatedly made insecurity and the welfare of affected Nigerians part of his political messaging.
The latest movement also highlights the increasingly competitive political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with opposition figures intensifying grassroots engagements across the country.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party. He later joined the NDC and is expected to be a major opposition contender in the 2027 presidential race.
