{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kwankwaso Condemns Blockage of Obi's Convoy","description":"Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the reported blockade and attack on the convoy of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State.","image":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dajgwudh9/image/upload/v1788874331/news_media/aog0dccrctewejewqn6i.jpg","datePublished":"2026-09-08T13:32:27.568Z","dateModified":"2026-09-08T15:26:05.627Z","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"LettsTv","url":"https://lettstv.com/author/lettstv"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"LettsTv","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://lettstv.com/logo.png","width":"600","height":"60"}},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://lettstv.com/article/kwankwaso-condemns-blockage-of-obis-convoy"},"articleBody":"

Obi’s convoy was reportedly stopped along the Gboko Road in Makurdi on Tuesday as he arrived in the state to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings. Reports said protesters barricaded the road, preventing the convoy from proceeding to the intended location.

Reacting to the incident, Kwankwaso described the development as disturbing and a threat to democratic values.

He called on the Benue State Government to identify and prosecute those responsible while ensuring the safety and free movement of Obi and his entourage.

Kwankwaso also urged President Bola Tinubu to caution state governors, particularly those in the ruling party, against actions that could undermine the rule of law and democratic freedoms.

He further called on the international community, diplomatic missions and election observation groups to take note of the incident and encourage Nigerian authorities to protect opposition leaders and uphold citizens’ constitutional rights.

The incident has generated fresh debate about political tolerance and the protection of opposition figures ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

For Kwankwaso, the episode underscores the need for all political actors to respect democratic principles, freedom of movement and the right of citizens and political candidates to engage with Nigerians without intimidation or obstruction.

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