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 Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has condemned a reported attack on and obstruction of the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in Benue State. According to Vanguard, Wabara described the incident as an affront on Nigeria's democracy. Details of the attack itself, including any casualties or those responsible, were not provided in the report.

Peter Ameh, the Kogi East senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has condemned the reported attack and blockade of the convoy of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State. According to Leadership, Ameh described the incident as ridiculous and unacceptable, insisting that holding public office is not a licence to intimidate and that opposition politicians must be free to exercise their constitutional rights without harassment.

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.

Barr. Mohammed Sani Abbas, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 election, has condemned an attack on Peter Obi, described as the party's presidential candidate, while he was travelling into Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued by Ibrahim Muhammad, Abbas called the episode an 'unfortunate incident.' Details of the attack itself were not provided in the report.

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the blockade of Peter Obi during a visit to Benue State, saying such actions should not be part of Nigeria's democracy. According to Channels TV, Obi, a 2027 presidential aspirant, was in the state for political campaigning and planned to visit Yelewata to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 attacks. The incident has drawn criticism over political intolerance and the safety of opposition figures ahead of the election.