Peter Obi’s Benue Visit: Document Proves Police Were Notified of Peter Obi’s Visit Despite Governor Alia’s Claims
Fresh evidence has sparked a political row in Benue State after an officially stamped police letter surfaced, debunking claims by Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration that opposition leader Peter Obi sneaked into the state without prior notice.
The Benue State Government, through the Governor’s media team, had earlier claimed it had no official record or notification of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate’s trip to the state on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
However, a copy of a letter addressed to the Benue State Commissioner of Police proves otherwise. The document, dated September 7, 2026, was formally received and acknowledged by an officer Daniel at the police command.
Signed by Benue NDC Chairman, Mr. Chini Ojegbe, the letter requested “security cover” for Obi and his entourage. It also detailed a strict timeline: an 8:00 AM arrival at Makurdi airport, a direct trip to Yelwata to meet survivors of the 2025 massacre and lay a wreath at the memorial site, and a swift exit from the state before midday.
The revelation has raised questions about communication gaps between state security agencies and the government house, or whether the state’s denial was a deliberate political move to downplay the opposition leader’s presence.
Political Tensions and the Yelwata Tragedy
The Yelwata community has been a flashpoint of grief and political debate since the 2025 massacre, an attack that drew national condemnation over the persistent security failures in the Middle Belt.
Peter Obi’s decision to visit the memorial site highlights the ongoing friction between opposition parties—who frequently criticize the ruling APC government’s handling of security—and Governor Alia’s administration, which is under constant pressure to maintain order and manage the fallout of the tragedy.
