Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) urges youths in Benue State to apply the same large-scale energy they used to block Peter Obi’s convoy toward tackling bandits and terrorists. VDM posts the remarks on X on Friday, saying he is disappointed by what he characterizes as misdirected effort after Obi’s visit was disrupted.
Both outlets report that VDM cites the ability of Benue youths to mobilize in significant numbers as shown during the convoy incident. He argues that residents have faced insecurity for a long time and that political actors may exploit the state for influence without adequately protecting citizens. VDM frames the convoy blockade as evidence of organizing capacity, and says that capacity should be redirected to defending communities against recurring attacks.
The articles also note the chronology: the comments come days after Obi, a presidential candidate with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was blocked by youths while attempting to visit communities affected by previous attacks in Benue State.
