Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal condemned the reported obstruction of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue and called for an investigation into the incident, according to Tribune Online. The report described the movement of the presidential candidate as blocked, prompting Tambuwal to urge authorities to probe the circumstances and ensure accountability.

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.

Nigerian minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the reported blockade of Peter Obi's convoy, describing the incident as "not acceptable," according to Tribune Online. The circumstances surrounding the protest remain disputed, with the Benue State Government attributing it to internal squabbles within the NDC, while other claims suggest it may have been sponsored by the APC. Keyamo's reaction adds to the growing political debate over the incident and the competing explanations offered for the disruption.

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.

Omoyele Sowore has condemned an alleged sponsored blockade and attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Benue State, according to Punch. The incident, which reportedly targeted the former presidential candidate's convoy, has drawn criticism and prompted reactions from officials. Details of the alleged attack and the official responses surrounding the incident continue to emerge as the situation develops.

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to apologise to former presidential candidate Peter Obi over an alleged blockade of Obi's convoy. According to Tribune Online, the Benue APC faction made the demand publicly, faulting the governor over the incident. The development highlights internal divisions within the state's ruling party and adds to political tensions surrounding the treatment of the opposition figure during his visit to the state.