The Benue State Government said it was not aware of a visit by Peter Obi after his convoy was stopped by youths in the state, according to an aide to the governor. Police, however, confirmed they had been notified of the visit and said an investigation into the incident is underway.

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.

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.

The Benue State Government has raised fresh questions over a reported visit by Peter Obi after his convoy was allegedly blocked by youths, according to Tori.ng. The report indicates that state officials are seeking clarification about the circumstances surrounding the visit and the alleged obstruction. Details about when the incident occurred, who organised the blockade, and how Obi responded were not provided in the available information.

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has accused the Benue State government of orchestrating a blockade against Labour Party figure Peter Obi. According to Sowore, evidence of government involvement came from Obi himself, who said a special adviser to the governor was seen among a crowd chanting 'Peter Obi, go back.' The claim, reported by PM News Nigeria, centres on alleged official complicity in the hostile reception directed at Obi during his visit to the state.

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress candidate, has alleged that the Benue State government, rather than thugs, was responsible for blocking Peter Obi's convoy. According to Vanguard, Sowore said the alleged presence of a special adviser to the Benue State governor among the crowd reinforced his belief that the incident was government-sponsored. The claim remains an allegation and has not been independently confirmed.