Peter Obi's Convoy Blocked in Benue Amid Controversy

On 8 September, Peter Obi's convoy was halted by a crowd of young men armed with sticks near Makurdi airport along Gboko Road, preventing the presidential candidate from traveling on a public highway. The Benue State Police Command confirmed it had been informed of Obi's movement in advance and had arranged security.

However, the state government claimed ignorance, with its Information Commissioner accusing Obi of disregarding protocol. Obi alleged that a government aide mobilized the crowd.

The police have stated that the incident is under investigation. The visit was to Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area, the site of a massacre on 13 and 14 June 2025, which resulted in reported casualties ranging from over 100 to more than 270.

The timing of the visit raised concerns about political opportunism, as it occurred fifteen months after the tragedy, prompting questions about the appropriateness of such a visit.