Seyi Makinde, identified as the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, on Wednesday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to silence the opposition ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. According to the Daily Post, Makinde was reacting to the blockade of the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State. He condemned the incident and said the APC was unable to market President Tinubu.

The Benue State Commissioner for Information, Solomon Iorpev, has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi following the disruption of his convoy during a visit to the state on Tuesday. According to the Daily Post, Iorpev said Obi's decision to visit Benue without formally notifying the state government breached protocol given his status, and accused him of seeking trouble. The comments signal rising political tensions in the state ahead of elections.

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the blockade of Peter Obi during a visit to Benue State, saying such actions should not be part of Nigeria's democracy. According to Channels TV, Obi, a 2027 presidential aspirant, was in the state for political campaigning and planned to visit Yelewata to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 attacks. The incident has drawn criticism over political intolerance and the safety of opposition figures ahead of the election.

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.

Youths in Benue State prevented Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi from visiting Yelewata village, according to ThisDay Live. Obi condemned the action, while the Benue State government said it was not aware of his planned visit. The report, filed by George Okoh from Makurdi, highlights tensions surrounding the candidate's outreach in the state ahead of elections.

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.