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.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned an attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State, saying he was deeply disturbed by the incident, according to Naija News. The report indicates Kwankwaso publicly denounced the assault targeting Obi, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or any casualties were not provided in the available account.

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.

The Benue State government has responded to claims by Peter Obi that his convoy was attacked by thugs during a visit to Makurdi, dismissing his account and urging him to "stop the lies." According to Legit.ng, the state government questioned the purpose of Obi's visit and denied any connection to internal conflicts within the NDC. The exchange marks a public dispute between the former presidential candidate and the Benue authorities over the incident.

The Benue State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Terhemba Shiga, has described the individuals who attacked Peter Obi in the state as 'victims of substance abuse'. According to Daily Post, Shiga made the remark while speaking to journalists on Tuesday shortly after the incident. Trouble reportedly erupted when suspected thugs blocked a major access route in the state during the attack on the former presidential candidate.