NDC reveals itinerary for Peter Obi ​‌‌⁠‌​Wednesday’s visit to Benue

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the itinerary of the visit of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi to Benue State on Wednesday.

Benue NDC governorship candidate, Prof. Terhemba Shija announced the itinerary in a statement he released on Tuesday in Makurdi, the state capital.

He also called on the state government and security operatives to allow the visit to go on without any incident.

According to itinerary released by the NDC governorship candidate, Obi is expected to visit Yelwata community on arrival in Benue to identify with families of victims of the June 13 and 14, 2025 attacks.

He added that the NDC presidential candidate would also hold a town hall meeting with residents and stakeholders to present his political agenda.

Shija said the presidential candidate would pay tribute to the victims, who reportedly lost their lives in the attack, by laying a wreath at the cenotaph erected in their honour along Lafia Road.

He said the presidential candidate would also meet with relatives of the deceased during the humanitarian visit.

The meeting, he said, would take place at the Multi-purpose Hall of the Mission House, behind the Benue Links head office, Wurukum, Makurdi.

Shija clarified that Obi would not visit any government facility or Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp during the visit.

He called on traditional rulers, civil society organisations, labour unions, students, women, youths and other residents to participate in the town hall meeting.

The NDC governorship candidate described Obi as a leader with integrity, compassion and vision, expressing confidence in his ability to address Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges.

Shija recalled that an earlier attempt by the presidential candidate to visit the community was allegedly disrupted by suspected political thugs.

He appealed to the state government to allow the visit to proceed without interference.

He also urged security agencies, particularly the Police and Department of State Services (DSS), to provide adequate protection for Obi and his supporters.

“We call on all law enforcement agents to protect Mr Peter Obi and his supporters as they carry out their legitimate activities in Makurdi and Yelewata,” he said.

Shija assured that the NDC would not resort to violence or take the law into its hands despite alleged attempts at intimidation.

He said the party remained committed to winning the forthcoming general election and would continue to pursue its political activities peacefully.

On the party’s development agenda for Benue, Shija said the NDC planned to implement a Rescue and Reset Agenda to address insecurity and economic challenges in the state.

He expressed concern over persistent attacks on communities, destruction of livelihoods and displacement of residents.