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“Obi Must Be Allowed To Move Freely” – Kwankwaso Urges Tinubu To Act After Convoy Attack
alleged that unruly elements were deliberately mobilised to block and attack
Vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State, describing the incident as “another dark day for our democracy.”
Kwankwaso, who is Obi’s running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, alleged that unruly elements were deliberately mobilised to block and attack the convoy and prevent Obi from entering Makurdi.
In a statement, the former Kano State governor said the incident was unacceptable, stressing that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of movement.
“The deliberate mobilisation of unruly elements to block and attack his convoy and prevent him from entering Makurdi marks another dark day for our democracy,” the ADC vice presidential candidate stated.
He added that the constitutional right to freedom of movement applied even more strongly to Obi, whom he described as a former governor and leading opposition figure.
“This right applies even more strongly to Mr Obi, a former governor and leading opposition figure,” Kwankwaso said.
Kwankwaso called on the Benue State Government to urgently identify and prosecute those responsible for the alleged attack.
“The Benue State Government must, as a matter of urgency, ensure that those responsible are swiftly identified and prosecuted,” he said.
He also demanded that the state government guarantee the safety and free movement of Obi and members of his entourage.
“I further urge the President to caution state governors, particularly those in his party against any actions that could undermine the sanctity of our democracy,” Kwankwaso added.
The former governor further appealed to the international community, diplomatic missions and election observation groups to take note of the incident.
He urged them to press Nigerian authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect opposition leaders and safeguard democratic freedoms.
“I also call on the international community, including diplomatic missions and election observation groups, to take note of this incident and to urge Nigerian authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect opposition leaders, and safeguard democratic freedoms,” Kwankwaso advocated.
