‘Dark Day for Democracy’, Kwankwaso Condemns Attack on Obi’s Convoy in Benue
...Demands Prosecution of Perpetrators
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned the attack on the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State.
Kwankwaso stated that the deliberate mobilisation of unruly elements to block and attack Obi’s convoy and prevent him from entering Makurdi marks another dark day for Nigeria’s democracy.
He noted that authorities must remember that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of movement, stressing that the right applies even more strongly to Obi, a former governor and leading opposition figure.
“The Benue State Government must, as a matter of urgency, ensure that those responsible are swiftly identified and prosecuted. It must also guarantee the safety and free movement of our candidate and his entourage,” he said.
Kwankwaso urged President Bola Tinubu to caution state governors, particularly those in his party, against any actions that could undermine the sanctity of Nigeria’s democracy.
The former Kano State governor called on the international community, including diplomatic missions and election observation groups, to take note of the incident.
He further urged Nigerian authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect opposition leaders, and safeguard democratic freedoms.
