…says: Blockade of presidential candidate an ‘invitation to anarchy’
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the Makurdi-Gboko highway in Benue State, alleging that youths were sponsored to block and attack him.
Obi was travelling to Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, to visit families affected by the June 2025 killings.
IPAC said the police had been notified of the visit, warning that preventing a presidential candidate from entering a state was an ‘invitation to anarchy’ as the country heads into an electoral season.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, the council said the action also violated Obi’s constitutional right to freedom of movement.
“Restricting a citizen from entering a state is a flagrant violation of the 1999 Constitution as amended,” IPAC said.
The council said the alleged attack was particularly troubling given Benue’s worsening security situation.
“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 rascality,” it said.
IPAC commended the police for arresting 46 suspects and urged a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors.
It said the incident must not be allowed to undermine democratic participation, stressing its commitment to a just democracy.
“As the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, IPAC is committed to democractic participation of all Nigerians,” the council said.
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