Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy in Benue State, describing the incident as “totally unacceptable.”

Obi was reportedly prevented from accessing communities affected by recent killings in the state, where he had planned to pay condolence visits and commiserate with victims and their families.

The incident occurred along Boko Road near the Air Force Base shortly after Obi and members of his entourage arrived in the state.

Speaking at the scene, the former Anambra State governor said he was informed that some youths had blocked the road, preventing his team from proceeding to the affected communities.

According to him, the youths were allegedly sponsored by the state government, although the allegation had yet to receive an official response.

“I am here in a place where people have been killed. I am here to commiserate with them, but now I have been told that youths sponsored by the governor have blocked the road and made sure I do not go in,” Obi said.

Obi expressed frustration over the development, questioning why a political or security situation would prevent him from showing solidarity with victims of violence.

“I have been standing here since. We cannot have a country like this. It does not make sense to me. The rascality is totally unacceptable,” he said.

The NDC presidential candidate also expressed concern over the continued killings and insecurity affecting several communities in Benue State.

He maintained that individuals and groups seeking to identify with victims and offer condolences should not be prevented from accessing affected communities.

“People are being killed every day in Benue. People want to condole them and show that they are with them. I came here only to be told we cannot go in,” Obi added.

Benue State has witnessed repeated attacks and killings in recent months, with political leaders and stakeholders calling for stronger measures to protect vulnerable communities and restore peace.

As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Government had yet to officially respond to Obi’s allegations over the alleged blockade of his convoy.