Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has denied allegations that he sponsored thugs to attack and block Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), from entering Makurdi, the state capital. According to the report, Obi alleged in a viral video that political thugs led by a special assistant to the governor were behind the incident. Alia dismissed the claims and said Obi was not a political threat ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the alleged blockade of a convoy carrying Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, as he attempted to enter Benue State to commiserate with victims of terrorist attacks. According to HURIWA, the incident was "lawless, reckless and provocative," with the group accusing the Benue State government of blocking Obi's convoy. The allegations remain unconfirmed by state authorities.

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Benue State has condemned the reported blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Makurdi. According to Punch, the candidate described the incident as an assault on democracy and a violation of constitutional rights. The report does not provide details on who carried out the blockade or whether authorities have responded to the incident.

Human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has criticised youths who allegedly blocked Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi from entering Benue State. According to the Daily Post, Ejimakor said in a post on his X handle on Tuesday that the youths who barricaded a road to stop Obi had not taken similar action against terrorists responsible for attacks in the state, suggesting the move targeted Igbos rather than addressing insecurity.

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.

Tension erupted in Benue State on Tuesday after suspected thugs allegedly blocked a major road as Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in the state. The incident was disclosed by Obi's media aide, Esther Umoh, who shared a video on her X handle showing the blocked route, according to the Daily Post. Details of any injuries or arrests were not immediately available.