Uyo March Fallout: Obidient Movement demands release of detained coordinators

The Obidient Movement has demanded the release of its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Dr Ben Smith, and the State Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Elijah Noah. Both were reportedly arrested during controversy over a planned Independence Day march in Uyo. The movement criticized the Akwa Ibom State Police Command's decision to stop political rallies, meetings, and processions scheduled for October 1, calling it a restriction on political expression. The police had cited security concerns and intelligence suggesting potential disturbances.

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