Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Benue State. According to Naija News, Atiku described the incident as "deeply shameful." The report, published on 9 September 2026, highlights growing political tensions in Nigeria ahead of elections, though further details of the attack were not provided in the source material.

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.

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.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned an attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State, saying he was deeply disturbed by the incident, according to Naija News. The report indicates Kwankwaso publicly denounced the assault targeting Obi, though further details about the circumstances of the attack or any casualties were not provided in the available account.

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.

Human rights lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned a reported attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi and his supporters in Benue State. According to the Daily Post, Adeyanju described the incident as unacceptable and contrary to democratic principles, stressing that politics is not thuggery. He emphasized that every Nigerian has a constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of movement and association, and called for respect for those rights.