Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has cautioned against violent political campaigns after angry youths, suspected to be loyalists of a political party, blocked the Makurdi-Gboko federal highway and prevented him from entering Benue State. According to Channels TV, Obi was travelling to Yelewata to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 attacks when the roadblocks were mounted on the two-lane highway, stopping his convoy from passing through to the community.

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.

The Benue State Police Command has explained why suspected thugs blocked the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in Benue State. According to Naija News, the police provided details on the circumstances surrounding the incident, in which the candidate's convoy was obstructed by the alleged thugs. The report does not specify whether anyone was injured or arrested. The incident has drawn attention to security concerns surrounding political campaigns and movements of candidates ahead of elections in Nigeria.

The Benue State Government said it was not aware of a visit by Peter Obi after his convoy was stopped by youths in the state, according to an aide to the governor. Police, however, confirmed they had been notified of the visit and said an investigation into the incident is underway.

The Benue State Government has raised fresh questions over a reported visit by Peter Obi after his convoy was allegedly blocked by youths, according to Tori.ng. The report indicates that state officials are seeking clarification about the circumstances surrounding the visit and the alleged obstruction. Details about when the incident occurred, who organised the blockade, and how Obi responded were not provided in the available information.

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.