Benue State NDC Guber Candidate Alleges Plot to Disrupt Obi's Visit; Govt Denies Claim
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial candidate in Benue State, Terhemba Shija, has accused the state government of planning to disrupt the visit of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state.
Shija claimed that despite receiving official notice of the visit, the state government had issued threats to prevent the visit, thereby creating an atmosphere of fear and tension in the community.
The alleged plot comes ahead of the presidential candidate's scheduled town hall meeting and humanitarian visit to Yelewata community, where the Yelewata massacre occurred in 2019.
Shija stated that the visit is meant to pay respect to the victims of the tragedy and to console the bereaved families.
However, the Benue State Government denied the claim, calling it baseless and mischievous.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Benue State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Elem, said there was no plan to disrupt the visit.
He stated that the government is committed to ensuring a peaceful visit for the presidential candidate.
Elem warned that security agencies will deal firmly with anyone attempting to disrupt the visit, irrespective of their political affiliations.
The visit of Peter Obi to Benue State is aimed at paying respect to the victims of the Yelewata massacre and providing comfort to the bereaved families.
The Yelewata massacre occurred in 2019, where over 70 people were killed during a mass attack by armed bandits.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, expressed his condolences to the victims' families during a visit to the site of the massacre.
Benue State NDC Guber Candidate Accuses Govt of Plot to Disrupt Obi's Visit
Benue State NDC gubernatorial candidate, Terhemba Shija, has accused the state government of planning to disrupt the visit of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state.
Shija claimed that despite receiving official notice of the visit, the government had issued threats to prevent the visit.
The accusation comes ahead of the planned town hall meeting and humanitarian visit to Yelewata community, where a massacre occurred in 2019, resulting in the death of over 70 people during a mass attack by armed bandits.
In a statement, Benue State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Elem, denied the allegation, describing it as false, baseless, and mischievous.
The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, had expressed his condolences to the victims' families during a visit to the massacre site.
Benue State NDC Guber Candidate Accuses Govt of Plot to Disrupt Obi's Visit; Govt Denies Claim
Benue State NDC gubernatorial candidate, Terhemba Shija, has accused the state government of planning to disrupt the visit of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state. He claimed that despite receiving official notice of the visit, the government had issued threats to prevent the visit.
The accusation comes ahead of the planned town hall meeting and humanitarian visit to Yelewata community, where a massacre occurred in 2019, resulting in the death of more than 70 people during a mass attack by armed bandits.
In a statement, Benue State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Elem, denied the allegation, describing it as false, baseless, and mischievous.
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, had expressed his condolences to the victims' families during a visit to the massacre site.
Benue State NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Accuses Govt of Plot to Disrupt Obi’s Visit; Govt Denies Claim
Benue State NDC gubernatorial candidate, Terhemba Shija, has accused the state government of planning to disrupt the visit of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state. He claimed that despite receiving official notice of the visit, the government had issued threats to prevent the visit.
The accusation comes ahead of the planned town hall meeting and humanitarian visit to Yelewata community, where a massacre occurred in 2019, resulting in the death of more than 70 people during a mass attack by armed bandits.
In a statement, Benue State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Elem, dismissed
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