During President Tinubu's visit to Benue State following recent mass killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities, youths pulled down All Progressives Congress (APC) flags. Videos in circulation showed youths chanting "We no go gree" and tearing down flags, accusing the APC government of campaigning amidst tragedy. The visit came after public backlash for the President's delayed response to the violence.
- The President's visit to Benue on Monday was a deviation from a planned Kaduna visit, prompted by severe criticism regarding his absence.
- Viral videos captured Benue youths expressing anger, tearing down APC flags, and shouting, "No more APC flags."
- Protesters accused the President of using the visit for 2027 election campaigning rather than genuine sympathy.
- His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, stated that the killings were "a calculated, well-planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land grabbing campaign by herder terrorists and bandits," rejecting the "herders/farmers clash" narrative.
