The Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, and the Obidient Movement have condemned an attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during his engagements in Makurdi. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, both described the incident as a threat to democracy and constitutional rights, calling for respect for political participation and peaceful engagement in the state.

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.

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.

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.

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, labeled President Bola Tinubu a failed traitor to Nigerians after his release from Kuje prison. Sowore had been temporarily remanded by an Abuja Federal High Court, which granted him bail set at N200 million.

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate for 2027, has alleged that Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate, knew Peter Obi was a "packaged fraud" when he joined the party's ticket for the 2023 election. According to a report by Leadership, Sowore made the claim in a post on his X handle, apparently reacting to recent comments or events involving the former Labour Party running mates.