Tear gas is allegedly used by police to detain an OK Movement coordinator. Supporters of Peter Obi in Uyo
Elijah Noah, the state coordinator of the OK Movement, was taken into custody by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in Uyo following reports that tear gas was used on Peter Obi supporters during a scheduled march.
Peter Obi’s media assistant, Esther Umoh, made the incident public on Thursday.
The “Two Million Man March” was planned in front of the 2027 general elections to show support for Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Despite a police caution against moving forward with the march due to security concerns and reports of potential disturbances, the event was set to start at 9 am at the Water Fountain in Uyo.
“While peacefully marching through the streets of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Police arrested the OK Movement Coordinator for Akwa Ibom State,” she stated.
“As we speak, supporters of Peter Obi in Akwa Ibom are being attacked with tear gas,” she continued.
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