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.

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned an attack on the convoy of Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi during a visit to Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable. According to the Daily Post, Keyamo made the remarks in a post on X, where he also called for consistency and fairness in media coverage of political incidents.

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 Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Benue State government after his convoy was reportedly blocked, describing the incident as unacceptable. According to PM News, Obi said he had been left standing at the scene and condemned what he called 'rascality', stating that such conduct has no place in the country. The report does not detail who ordered the blockade or how the standoff was resolved.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi said it was “totally unacceptable” that his convoy was obstructed during a visit to Benue State, according to Vanguard. Obi, who travelled to commiserate with communities affected by recent killings, said his team was stopped from reaching the area where he intended to pay a condolence visit. The report did not identify who stopped the convoy or give further details.