A presidential candidate's allegations of being blocked by thugs have been denied by the Benue State Government. The candidate, Peter Obi, claimed his convoy was stopped on the Makurdi-Gboko federal highway while traveling to Yelewata. However, the state government says it was not involved in the incident and describes Obi's allegation as unfounded.

The government has issued a statement denying any involvement and suggesting the claim may be related to an internal political matter within Obi's party. The statement was issued by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. Further details are available from the source.