Obi convoy attack: IPAC alleges sponsorship, warns of anarchy

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Peter Obi

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…says: Blockade of presidential candidate an ‘invitation to anarchy’

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By Luminous Jannamike

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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.

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Obi was travelling to Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, to visit families affected by the June 2025 killings.

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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.

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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.

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“Restricting a citizen from entering a state is a flagrant violation of the 1999 Constitution as amended,” IPAC said.

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The council said the alleged attack was particularly troubling given Benue’s worsening security situation.

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“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.

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IPAC commended the police for arresting 46 suspects and urged a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors.

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It said the incident must not be allowed to undermine democratic participation, stressing its commitment to a just democracy.

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“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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