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OK Movement Demands Probe Into Alleged Attack On Obi’s Convoy
The Director-General of the Obi-Kwakwaso, OK, Movement, John Ozyl Ughulu, has called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the reported attack on the convoy of Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State.
In a statement signed by him in Abuja, Ughulu condemned the incident, describing any attempt to disrupt Obi’s political engagement through violence, intimidation or political thuggery as unacceptable in a democratic society.
The statement expressed concern over reports that individuals allegedly mobilised to attack or disrupt Obi’s convoy during his visit to the state.
The OK Movement Director-General stressed that Obi, like every presidential candidate and political leader, has a constitutional right to visit and campaign in any part of Nigeria.
According to the statement, no state government, political party or individual has the authority to intimidate, harass or obstruct legitimate political activities through violence.
Ughulu also defended the conduct of the OK Movement security team, saying its decision to exercise restraint in the face of provocation was a deliberate act of leadership and responsibility and should not be mistaken for weakness or lack of capacity.
The statement said the Movement chose peace to prevent political provocation from escalating into unnecessary confrontation, stressing that “restraint is discipline.”
However, the Director-General warned that the Movement would not allow its restraint to be repeatedly tested or exploited, saying it would take all lawful and necessary measures to protect its leaders and members whenever their safety is threatened.
The statement further cautioned against attempts to use political thuggery, intimidation or alleged state-sponsored violence to frustrate the activities of the OK Movement or any other political organisation.
It called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the Benue incident and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law, regardless of political affiliation or position.
The Movement also urged the international community, diplomatic missions, election observers and democracy monitoring organisations to take note of incidents of political violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ughulu appealed to the Federal Government and relevant authorities to protect the constitutional rights, safety and freedom of every political actor and citizen.
The statement maintained that elections should be won through ideas, competence, persuasion and the votes of Nigerians, rather than intimidation, violence or political thuggery.
It stressed that the OK Movement remains committed to peaceful democratic participation and the defence of democracy.