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.

The Benue State Police Command has explained why suspected thugs blocked the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in Benue State. According to Naija News, the police provided details on the circumstances surrounding the incident, in which the candidate's convoy was obstructed by the alleged thugs. The report does not specify whether anyone was injured or arrested. The incident has drawn attention to security concerns surrounding political campaigns and movements of candidates ahead of elections in Nigeria.

A Benue State commissioner has said Peter Obi should learn to observe protocol, stating that the governor was not aware of the former presidential candidate's visit to the state. The comment follows reports of a blockade that allegedly prevented Obi from moving within Benue. According to Channels TV, the state government also challenged those claiming that government appointees were among the people who stopped Obi, demanding they provide evidence to support the allegation.

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has alleged that the blockade preventing Labour Party figure Peter Obi from entering the Yelwata Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Benue State was government-sponsored. According to the Daily Post, Sowore made the claim on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television's 'Prime Time' programme. The newspaper reported that tension had surrounded the incident, though the allegation remains Sowore's assertion and has not been independently confirmed.

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.