The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, PETER OBI, has accused the Benue State Government of politicising his planned visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps and health institutions in the state.
In a statement shared via his official X account, OBI expressed disappointment over what he described as deliberate attempts to frustrate his humanitarian trip to Benue, lamenting what he called the growing politicisation of good causes in Nigeria.
Recall that ALIA had moved to block a planned visit by OBI to camps housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, saying he could not guarantee the security of any high-profile figure in the state.
Reacting, OBI explained that his visit, scheduled for April 14, was part of a two-state outreach beginning in Plateau State on April 13, but said he was unable to directly reach Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. HYACINTH ALIA,despite several attempts.
He further prayed God for help as people strive achieve a new Nigeria where everything is not politicized but citizens are allowed to exist, and live for the common good for less privileged Nigerians and those in need.
