2027 Elections: Benue Youths Stop Obi from Visiting Massacre Site in Yelewata

THISDAYLIVE | 09-09-2026 05:30am |

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, was prevented by some Benue youths from visiting Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where he planned to make donations to victims of a recent armed herdsmen attack. The youths blocked the road, chanting 'Obi go back'. The Benue state government denied any involvement, and the police said they provided security. Various political figures and groups have condemned the incident.

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