Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the alleged attack on the convoy of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his journey to Benue State.
Kwankwaso described the incident as “another dark day for our democracy,” alleging that unruly elements were deliberately mobilised to block and attack Obi’s convoy and prevent him from entering Makurdi, the state capital.
He stressed that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of movement, adding that the right should apply even more strongly to Obi, whom he described as a former governor and leading opposition figure.
Kwankwaso called on the Benue State Government to urgently identify and prosecute those responsible for the incident.
He also urged the state government to ensure the safety and free movement of Obi and members of his entourage.
The Kwankwasiyya leader further appealed to President Bola Tinubu to caution state governors, particularly those elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), against actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy.
Kwankwaso also called on the international community, including diplomatic missions and election observation groups, to take note of the incident and urge Nigerian authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect opposition leaders and safeguard democratic freedoms.
