Rabiu Kwankwaso condemns the blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State, describing it as a threat to democratic freedoms. In statements shared publicly, he calls for those behind the obstruction to be identified and prosecuted and urges authorities to protect freedom of movement for all citizens.
The incident happens as Obi travels in Benue to condole with victims of violence. Multiple accounts describe protesters barricading the Gboko Road near the Nigerian Air Force Base and Makurdi Airport, disrupting traffic for hours. Protesters chant against Obi while the crowd blocks his entry to Makurdi. Obi condemns the blockade as unacceptable and says political actors exploit youths for partisan purposes.
Across the reports, the central emphasis is on political intimidation and the constitutional right to movement. Kwankwaso also urges President Bola Tinubu to caution governors against actions that obstruct opposition figures, and he calls on the international community, including observers and diplomatic missions, to take note of the incident.
