Obi speaks out after attack in Benue

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi was confronted by youths in Benue, who chanted for him to leave the state. Following the attack, Obi revealed the reasons for his visit to Benue. Additionally, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom announced his support for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections, shifting his allegiance from Obi. The president's special adviser also criticized Obi for attending a political event in Makinde.

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