Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi said it was “totally unacceptable” that his convoy was obstructed during a visit to Benue State, according to Vanguard. Obi, who travelled to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings, said his team was stopped from reaching the area where he intended to pay a condolence visit. The report did not identify who stopped the convoy or give further details.

Former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has condemned the blockade of Labour Party figure Peter Obi's convoy in Benue State. According to Punch, Kwankwaso described the incident as a threat to Nigeria's democracy and called on authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible. The incident and Kwankwaso's remarks add to ongoing tensions surrounding political activities and security arrangements for prominent opposition figures ahead of future electoral contests in the country.

Omoyele Sowore has condemned an alleged sponsored blockade and attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Benue State, according to Punch. The incident, which reportedly targeted the former presidential candidate's convoy, has drawn criticism and prompted reactions from officials. Details of the alleged attack and the official responses surrounding the incident continue to emerge as the situation develops.

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.

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.

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.