By Kingston Magare 11.11.2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso Wednesday made their way to Yelewata community Benue State where they were blocked been blocked by thugs.
Yelewata community was devastated by a massacre in June 2025 by suspected herdsmen, 276 people lost their lives mostly pregnant women, infants, and elderly residents.
Obi laid a wreath at the memorial of the victims and later addressed the community members pledging to help rebuild the community.
“I came here to commiserate with residents affected by insecurity in Yelewata, Benue State. I can assure you that, under my watch, what happened here before will not happen again.”
“Mothers who lost their husbands, children who have lost their parents god will continue to sustain them. The community will not remain the same, because we will support the basic education of children who have lost their parents, provide water and health services.
“We will never have a Nigeria that is not secured, we will secure the country”
He also pledged ₦10 million for education and ordered the provision of boreholes in several locations across the community. He further asked residents to submit an estimate of what would be required to provide medical support.
In September thugs allegedly sent by the Benue State government blocked Obi’s convoy from reaching the community sparking an outrage. The Benue government denied preventing Obi from reaching Yelewata.