Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has voiced deep concern over what appears to be a deliberate move by the Benue State Government to block his planned humanitarian visit to Makurdi on Monday, April 14, 2025.
The Benue State Government on Monday issued a surprise statement, warning against any high-profile visits to the state without prior approval, effectively halting the planned humanitarian trip of Obi.
The visit, which was to include courtesy calls, stops at a nursing school in Gboko, and IDP camps, was abruptly halted after a press statement, purportedly from the Benue State Government was issued while Obi was en route from Plateau State.
Obi, while writing on his X handle on Monday, said despite repeated efforts to contact Governor Hyacinth Alia, including through his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), he received no confirmation or acknowledgment from the state until Sunday evening.
“The ADC had assured…
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