Suspected thugs reportedly blocked a road in Gboko, Benue State, obstructing the convoy of former presidential candidate Peter Obi as he travelled from the airport into town. According to PM News, quoting a woman at the scene, the entire road was barricaded, with those involved saying Obi would not be allowed into town to meet the people he intended to see.

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.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi said armed thugs blocked and attacked his convoy during a visit to survivors of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, according to his account of the incident captured in a trending video. The reported stoning has sparked political controversy in Nigeria as campaigning begins ahead of the 2027 general elections, with details of the alleged attack still emerging and no independent confirmation of the circumstances reported.

Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised youths in Benue State for blocking the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi. According to the Daily Post, the incident occurred when suspected thugs blocked a major access road to prevent Obi from entering the state capital, Makurdi. Fayose condemned the action while speaking after the incident, which was captured in a video shared by the outlet.

The Ochetoha K’Idoma, a prominent socio-cultural group representing the Idoma people, has expressed concern over increasing insecurity in Nigeria, labeling the nation's highways as "killing fields". This statement follows the tragic death of Prof. David Onu Salifu, a former Secretary to the Government of Benue State and a Professor of Public Administration, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures on the roads.

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has drawn mixed reactions online after attending the inauguration of the Abuja campaign office of Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde. According to the Daily Post, the event took place on Monday in the Federal Capital Territory, with Obi's appearance prompting debate among social media users over his political affiliations and intentions.