The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Terhemba Shija, has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt a planned visit by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state.
Mr Shija alleged that the government was working to frustrate the former Anambra State governor’s visit ahead of the 2027 general election.
However, the state government has rejected the allegation, describing it as false, baseless and mischievous.
The accusation has triggered fresh political tension in the state, with both sides offering sharply contrasting accounts of the planned visit.
Mr Obi, who is expected to be a major contender in the 2027 presidential election, has continued to attract political attention following his emergence as the NDC’s presidential candidate.
The planned visit is seen as an opportunity for the party to strengthen its presence in Benue and engage supporters as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next general election.
The state government has yet to provide further details in response to the allegation, beyond its outright denial.
The development comes amid growing political manoeuvring across the country as political parties and their candidates begin positioning themselves for the 2027 elections.
