Human rights activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member Aisha Yesufu has condemned the blocking of former presidential candidate Peter Obi from entering the Yelwata Internally Displaced Persons camp in Benue State. According to the Daily Post, the incident caused tension in the area. Yesufu argued that no individual or group has the right to decide where political candidates can or cannot campaign in Nigeria, insisting that freedom of movement for campaigning must be respected.

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.

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.

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned those behind an attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress counterpart Peter Obi in Benue State, warning in a statement on his verified X handle on Tuesday that they were "toying with fire." According to the Daily Post, suspected thugs blocked a major road in connection with the incident. Sowore criticised the attackers and called attention to the growing tensions surrounding the event.

Youths in Benue State stopped Mr Peter Obi, identified by Vanguard as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), from visiting Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where he was scheduled to make personal donations to victims of the June 13, 2025, armed herdsmen attack. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked outrage, according to Vanguard.

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.