NDC Condemns Police for Cancelling Obi-Kwankwaso March
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress expressed outrage over the police's cancellation of a two-million-man march organized by the Obidient Movement for presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, scheduled for October 1, 2026, in Uyo. State Commissioner of Police Baba Azare issued a statement prohibiting all political rallies on Independence Day due to a lack of manpower and credible intelligence suggesting potential disturbances.
Dr Benjamin Smith, State Director of the Obidient Movement, criticized the police for reversing their earlier approval for the event, claiming the cancellation was an afterthought. He stated that over N20 million had been spent to mobilize supporters across 31 local government areas, and he accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of being behind the cancellation.
Smith urged supporters to remain law-abiding and indicated that another rally would be planned.
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