The Benue State Government said it was not aware of a visit by Peter Obi after his convoy was stopped by youths in the state, according to an aide to the governor. Police, however, confirmed they had been notified of the visit and said an investigation into the incident is underway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.