ABUJA — Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwan, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his trip to Benue State.
Kwankwaso described the incident as deeply disturbing, alleging that unruly elements were deliberately mobilised to block and attack Obi’s convoy and prevent the opposition candidate from entering Makurdi.
In a statement, Kwankwaso said the reported incident represented “another dark day for our democracy,” stressing that every citizen is constitutionally guaranteed freedom of movement.
He argued that the constitutional right was particularly important in the case of Obi, whom he described as a former governor and leading opposition figure.
According to Kwankwaso, the Benue State Government must urgently identify and prosecute those responsible for the alleged attack, while taking concrete steps to guarantee the safety and free movement of Obi and members of his entourage.
“The Benue State Government must, as a matter of urgency, ensure that those responsible are swiftly identified and prosecuted,” Kwankwaso said.
He also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution state governors, particularly those elected on the platform of the ruling party, against actions capable of undermining democratic values and freedoms.
Kwankwaso further appealed to the international community, including diplomatic missions and election observation organisations, to take note of the reported incident.
He urged them to encourage Nigerian authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect opposition politicians and safeguard democratic freedoms as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
The NDC chieftain maintained that political differences should not be allowed to undermine citizens’ constitutional rights or create an environment in which opposition leaders are prevented from moving freely.
