‘You’re toying with fire’ — Sowore condemns attack on Peter Obi

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned the reported attack on National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State.

Sowore criticised those behind the incident in a statement on his verified X account on Tuesday. He warned that the development could have serious consequences for democracy.

Obi encountered a blockade while trying to enter Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Suspected thugs reportedly shut down a major access road.

Obi visited the state for humanitarian reasons. He had earlier clarified that the trip was not campaign-related.

Reacting to the incident, Sowore said, “I have watched videos showing what appears to be a state-sponsored blockade and attack on NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi as he attempted to enter the state capital to carry out legitimate campaign activities.

“I strongly condemn these acts of political brigandage by agents of the state government and the Tinubu regime. This is totally unacceptable.

“No candidate should be prevented through violence, intimidation or state-sponsored thuggery from campaigning freely anywhere in Nigeria.

“Those behind these cowardly attacks are toying with fire and threatening the democratic rights of all Nigerians. They must desist immediately before it is too late.”