
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi, described as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his entourage in Benue State. According to Vanguard, the rights group called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police to take over the investigation into the incident, urging federal authorities to ensure accountability for the attack.
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