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.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has criticised Peter Obi over comments linked to a visit to Yelewata, according to PM News. A statement attributed to Kula described Obi's allegation as a desperate attempt to drag the governor and the Benue State Government into what could be an internal political matter within the NDC. The dispute highlights growing political tensions in Benue State, with the governor's camp rejecting the claims and framing them as an external party affair rather than a state government issue.

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.

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.

According to Vanguard, the Igbo Renaissance Group condemned reports that National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi was obstructed from visiting Benue communities affected by recent killings. The group demanded a public apology from Benue Governor Alia over the alleged incident. The report frames the visit as linked to communities hit by deadly violence, while describing the obstruction itself as reported rather than independently confirmed.

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.