Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alleges that the Benue State Government is behind a blockade that prevents Peter Obi and his delegation from reaching a destination during Obi’s visit to Benue on Tuesday. Sowore, of the African Action Congress (AAC), says a crowd blocked a major road as Obi arrived and that the incident stopped the convoy from proceeding.
Sowore made the claim in interviews, including remarks carried by Vanguard and Nigerian Eye, pointing to what he describes as signs of official involvement, such as the conduct of the crowd and the presence of security personnel nearby. Vanguard specifically cites Sowore’s view that a special adviser to the Benue governor among the crowd supports his belief the action was government-sponsored. Information Nigeria reports the same allegation that “Benue govt” rather than “thugs” blocked the convoy.
The outlets report that Sowore criticizes the police role and notes that no official statement clarifies what security agencies were doing during the blockade. Across the coverage, the incident is framed as part of broader concerns about political intimidation and candidates’ rights to move freely and campaign in communities.
