Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned an attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State, saying he was deeply disturbed by the incident, according to Naija News. The report indicates Kwankwaso publicly denounced the assault targeting Obi, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or any casualties were not provided in the available account.

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.

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.

Esther Umoh, a media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has disputed claims that protesters were responsible for an attack on a convoy in Benue State. According to Naija News, Umoh alleged that an aide to the governor was among those involved in the incident. Her statement challenges earlier reports about the circumstances of the attack. Further details about the convoy attack, including any casualties or official responses, were not provided in the report.

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.

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened to sue Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, for alleged defamatory remarks. According to a letter dated June 11, 2026, shared by Kwankwaso’s media aide, his legal team has accused Ayodele of making damaging comments.