Peter Obi Reacts to Arrest Obidient Members in Akwa Ibom

Leaders of Peter Obi's support groups released after 24-hour detention

Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more than 24 hours in police detention over a disputed Independence Day march in Uyo.

Peter Obi reacts to arrest Obidient members in Akwa Ibom

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has reacted to the reported arrest of the Obident movement members in Akwa Ibom on Thursday.  DAILY POST had earlier reported that on the 1st of October 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested the state coordinator of the OK Movement, Elijah Noah, […] Peter Obi reacts to arrest Obidient members in Akwa Ibom

Obi condemns arrest of Obidient members in Akwa Ibom

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of an Obidient Movement coordinator in Akwa Ibom State, describing the incident as a threat to freedom of expression and democratic rights. Obi said Nigerians should be able to express their political affiliations without fear, provided they act within the law. He made the remarks in a statement posted on X following reports that Elijah No…

Peter Obi Reacts As Obidient Coordinator Is Allegedly Arrested In Akwa Ibom

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged arrest of an Obidient Movement coordinator in Akwa Ibom...

Obi raises alarm over alleged arrest of Obidient supporters, says Nigeria's Independence must guarantee freedom

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s Independence will have little meaning if citizens cannot freely express themselves without fear, urging leaders to protect the democratic rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The former Anambra State governor made the remarks in a post on his verified X

Peter Obi Condemns Arrest Of Supporters In Akwa Ibom, Says Independence Means Little Without Freedom

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest of some of his supporters in Akwa Ibom State, saying Nigeria’s independence is meaningless if citizens cannot freely express themselves without fear. Obi, in a statement reacting to the arrests, said the detention of Nigerians allegedly for identifying with the Obidient Movement should concern everyone who belie…