
Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal condemned the reported obstruction of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue and called for an investigation into the incident, according to Tribune Online. The report described the movement of the presidential candidate as blocked, prompting Tambuwal to urge authorities to probe the circumstances and ensure accountability.
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