NDC reacts to attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has condemned the alleged onslaught and obstruction of its statesmanlike candidate, Peter Obi, during his sojourn to Benue State.

The party, successful a connection signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said Obi’s convoy was allegedly blocked by suspected thugs who prevented him from gaining entree to Yelwata community, wherever much than 270 radical were reportedly killed.

According to the NDC, the radical was allegedly led by an adjutant to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and was equipped with unsafe weapons.

The connection reads “According to reports, the radical was allegedly led by an adjutant to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr.

Hyacinth Alia. Armed with unsafe weapons, they blocked Mr Obi’s convoy and prevented him from gaining introduction into Yelwata community, wherever implicit 270 radical were reportedly massacred.

“In his ain words, Mr. Obi stated: “I arrived successful Benue this greeting astatine astir 9 a.m. with the volition of visiting the victims and families affected by the horrific killings successful Yelwata. Unfortunately, we were stopped from proceeding to the assemblage ...