Attack on Peter Obi an invitation to anarchy – Engr Ijebor

• Says blockade shows desperation of APC

By David Odama

The Chieftain of the People’s Democratic party ( PDP) Engr Anselm Ijebor has condemned the attack on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State, saying that the attack was an invitation to anarchy alleging that youths were sponsored to block and attack him.

It would be recalled that Peter Obi was travelling to Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, to visit families affected by the June 2025 killings.

Ijebor in a statement made available to Journalists in Abuja on Friday, said that the attack on the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress NDC was an indication of the desperation of the All Progressive Congress (APC) administration to silent opposition parties especially Peter Obi and NDC ahead of 2027.

He further described the incident as a disgraceful assault on democracy and a direct affront to the constitutional rights of Nigerians.

Ijebor stressed that no individual, group or government has the authority to deny any Nigerian access to any part of the country on account of political affiliation.

The PDP Chieftain warned that preventing a presidential candidate from entering a state was an ‘invitation to anarchy’ as the country heads into an electoral season.

The major opposition People’s Democratic party Chieftsin who further condemned the alleged action of the governor of Benue state, the youths of the area did not only violated Obi’s constitutional right to freedom of movement, but signifies move to silent opposition parties from active participation in the 2027 elections, as well as reducing the nation’s hard earned democracy to personal interest.

“Restricting a citizen of Peter Obi from entering a state such as Benue is a flagrant violation of the 1999 Constitution as amended. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ must call APC governors, contestants and other stakeholders to order”.

“Benue State is already bleeding over constant terrorists’ attacks, sponsoring youths to block and attack Obi’s convoy is a misplaced aggression and height of rasality,” the statement stated

“The alleged attack if not properly addressed was particularly troubling given Benue’s worsening security situation, adding that the incident must not be allowed to undermine democratic participation

While commending the police for arresting over 46 suspects , Ijebor urged a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors.