This rascality is unacceptable, says Obi as thugs block convoy in Benue

This rascality is unacceptable, says Obi as thugs block convoy in Benue

Suspected political thugs on Tuesday blocked the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in Benue State.

Obi was in the North Central state to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings.

His convoy was blocked along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, shortly after arriving in Benue.

Speaking at the scene, Obi said he was informed that youths allegedly sponsored by the state governor had blocked the road and were preventing him from proceeding.

“I am here in a place where people have been killed. I am here to commiserate with them, but now I have been told that youths sponsored by the governor have blocked the road and made sure I do not go in,” he said.

The NDC presidential candidate said he remained at the location for some time and questioned the circumstances surrounding the alleged blockade.

“I have been standing here since. We cannot have a country like this. It does not make sense to me. The rascality is totally unacceptable,” he said.

Obi expressed concern over the spate of killings in Benue, saying people who wanted to visit affected communities and show solidarity should be allowed to do so.

“People are being killed every day in Benue. People want to condole with them and show that they are with them. I came here only to be told we cannot go in,” he said.

Benue State Government had yet to react to the allegations.