The NDC has condemned an alleged attack and obstruction involving Peter Obi in Benue State, according to Vanguard. The group urged the Benue State Government and relevant security agencies to investigate the incident immediately and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The report did not provide further details about the nature of the incident, any injuries, or the identities of the alleged perpetrators.

The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has demanded that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia identify and arrest within 24 hours the suspected thugs who allegedly stopped Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, from entering the state. According to Vanguard, Obi was in Benue on Tuesday when the incident occurred. The group issued the ultimatum in a statement reported on Wednesday.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has criticised Peter Obi over comments linked to a visit to Yelewata, according to PM News. A statement attributed to Kula described Obi's allegation as a desperate attempt to drag the governor and the Benue State Government into what could be an internal political matter within the NDC. The dispute highlights growing political tensions in Benue State, with the governor's camp rejecting the claims and framing them as an external party affair rather than a state government issue.

The Benue State government has responded to claims by Peter Obi that his convoy was attacked by thugs during a visit to Makurdi, dismissing his account and urging him to "stop the lies." According to Legit.ng, the state government questioned the purpose of Obi's visit and denied any connection to internal conflicts within the NDC. The exchange marks a public dispute between the former presidential candidate and the Benue authorities over the incident.

The Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, and the Obidient Movement have condemned an attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during his engagements in Makurdi. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, both described the incident as a threat to democracy and constitutional rights, calling for respect for political participation and peaceful engagement in the state.

The Benue State Government has rejected claims by Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi that thugs working for the state blocked him from reaching Yelewata to console families affected by the 2025 attacks. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Hyacinth Alia denied any government role in the alleged convoy blockade, according to Leadership. The dispute centres on access to the community and responsibility for the reported obstruction.