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.

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.

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 Benue State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Terhemba Shiga, has described the individuals who attacked Peter Obi in the state as 'victims of substance abuse'. According to Daily Post, Shiga made the remark while speaking to journalists on Tuesday shortly after the incident. Trouble reportedly erupted when suspected thugs blocked a major access route in the state during the attack on the former presidential candidate.

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.