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Peter Obi confirms assault on convoy by alleged APC thugs in Calabar [VIDEO]

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has reacted to an assault on his motorcade in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

DAILY POST experiences that Obi, who visited Calabar for a city corridor assembly alongside his operating mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, got here below assault by suspected thugs loyal to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The suspected political thugs have been seen in a viral video throwing stones at his convoy in an obvious try to stop him from having access to the venue.

Reacting to the incident whereas addressing his supporters, Obi blamed Nigerians for permitting such assaults to persist.

He stated, “They said APC people were throwing stones and some people were running back. My security people told me of another route, but I told them, in Nigeria? I’m coming down to go and meet them.

“Before we knew what was occurring, the thugs left. All this stuff are occurring as a result of Nigerians permit it. We should not going to permit it in 2027.”

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