Professor Terhemba Shija, the Benue State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the Nigerian capable of leading the country towards a better future. Shija made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after Obi's convoy was reportedly prevented from reaching Yelwata in Benue State, an incident that drew attention amid heightened political activity and protests in the state ahead of elections.

The NDC has condemned an alleged attack and obstruction involving Peter Obi in Benue State, according to Vanguard. The group urged the Benue State Government and relevant security agencies to investigate the incident immediately and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The report did not provide further details about the nature of the incident, any injuries, or the identities of the alleged perpetrators.

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.

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.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services to intervene after his planned visit to Yelewata community in Benue State was disrupted. Obi, who arrived in Makurdi on Tuesday morning and was heading to Yelewata, urged the security chiefs to call governors to order over the alleged convoy blockade, according to Daily Trust.

The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has demanded that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia identify and arrest within 24 hours the suspected thugs who allegedly stopped Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, from entering the state. According to Vanguard, Obi was in Benue on Tuesday when the incident occurred. The group issued the ultimatum in a statement reported on Wednesday.