
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Benue State. According to Naija News, Atiku described the incident as "deeply shameful." The report, published on 9 September 2026, highlights growing political tensions in Nigeria ahead of elections, though further details of the attack were not provided in the source material.
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