The Benue State Government has rejected claims by Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi that thugs working for the state blocked him from reaching Yelewata to console families affected by the 2025 attacks. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Hyacinth Alia denied any government role in the alleged convoy blockade, according to Leadership. The dispute centres on access to the community and responsibility for the reported obstruction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.