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.

Peter Ameh, the Kogi East senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has condemned the reported attack and blockade of the convoy of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State. According to Leadership, Ameh described the incident as ridiculous and unacceptable, insisting that holding public office is not a licence to intimidate and that opposition politicians must be free to exercise their constitutional rights without harassment.

The Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, and the Obidient Movement have condemned an attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during his engagements in Makurdi. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, both described the incident as a threat to democracy and constitutional rights, calling for respect for political participation and peaceful engagement in the state.

The NDC has condemned an alleged attack and obstruction involving Peter Obi in Benue State, according to Vanguard. The group urged the Benue State Government and relevant security agencies to investigate the incident immediately and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The report did not provide further details about the nature of the incident, any injuries, or the identities of the alleged perpetrators.

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned those behind an attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress counterpart Peter Obi in Benue State, warning in a statement on his verified X handle on Tuesday that they were "toying with fire." According to the Daily Post, suspected thugs blocked a major road in connection with the incident. Sowore criticised the attackers and called attention to the growing tensions surrounding the event.

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.