African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has accused the Benue State Government of involvement in the reported blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy during a campaign visit to Makurdi.
Sowore accuses Benue government over Peter Obi blockade, alleging that the presence of an aide to Governor Hyacinth Alia among a hostile crowd raised questions about whether the incident was coordinated by individuals linked to the state administration.
Obi’s convoy was reportedly stopped on Tuesday while he was visiting Benue State, with a crowd gathering around the delegation and chanting for the former Anambra State governor to leave.
The disruption reportedly prevented Obi and members of his team from continuing their movement and sparked concerns over their safety.
Reacting to the incident, Sowore said Obi had identified a special adviser to the Benue governor among those present at the scene.
According to Sowore, that development strengthened suspicions that people associated with the state government may have played a role in the confrontation.
He said the crowd appeared hostile and created an atmosphere that could reasonably make Obi and members of his delegation fear for their safety.
Sowore, however, stressed that his political and ideological differences with Obi did not justify any attempt to restrict his right to travel or campaign.
He argued that every Nigerian political candidate should be free to move across the country and engage voters regardless of party affiliation, ethnicity or religion.
The AAC candidate said constitutional rights must apply equally to everyone, insisting that political opponents should not be treated differently because of their beliefs or party membership.
Sowore accuses Benue government over Peter Obi blockade while calling for an investigation into those behind the incident.
He also condemned any action capable of endangering Obi, his campaign officials or members of his delegation.
Sowore said he would support efforts by security agencies and other relevant authorities to identify those responsible and ensure appropriate sanctions where wrongdoing is established.
He warned that allowing political intimidation to go unpunished could create a dangerous precedent ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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According to him, isolated acts of intimidation could become more frequent if political actors conclude that authorities are unwilling to intervene.
Sowore said such incidents could eventually escalate into more serious attacks if decisive measures are not taken.
He therefore called on political candidates and parties to condemn violence and defend the right of every participant in the democratic process to campaign freely.
Sowore accuses Benue government over Peter Obi blockade as concerns continue to grow over political intolerance and the safety of candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
He maintained that democratic competition should be based on ideas and public support rather than intimidation, threats or attempts to prevent opponents from reaching voters.