The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt the planned visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area.The party’s governorship candidate in Benue, Professor Terhemba Shija, raised the allegation during a press briefing in Makurdi on Tuesday, November 10, urging security agencies to guarantee Obi’s safety and that of his supporters.
Obi is scheduled to visit Yelewata to pay tribute to victims of the June 2025 killings and commiserate with their families. He is also expected to hold a town hall meeting with residents in Makurdi.However, the Benue State Government has dismissed the allegation, describing it as false and politically motivated. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev, maintained that Obi was free to visit the state but urged the NDC to ensure its supporters conduct themselves peacefully.The Benue State Police Command also confirmed that it had received notification of the visit and said adequate security arrangements were being made.
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