Police Arrest OK Movement Coordinator, Teargas Peter Obi Supporters In Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reportedly arrested Elijah Noah, the state coordinator of the OK Movement, in Uyo during a planned political march in support of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the incident occurred during a demonstration tagged the “Two Million Man March,” organised ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event reportedly attracted supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other political figures.

Esther Umoh, a media aide to Obi, disclosed the alleged arrest in a statement shared on X on Thursday. She claimed that Noah was arrested while participating in what she described as a peaceful march through the streets of Uyo.

Umoh also alleged that police officers deployed tear gas against supporters of Obi during the demonstration.

“The OK Movement Coordinator for Akwa Ibom State has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police while marching peacefully on the streets of Uyo,” she stated, adding that tear gas was being fired at Obi supporters.

It was not immediately clear from the information provided what specific reason the police gave for Noah’s arrest or whether he had been formally charged with an offence.

Meanwhile, a separate political development has seen detectives from the Zone 13 Police Command in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, arrest former House of Representatives member Uchenna Igwesi, popularly known as USA Igwesi, alongside prominent Enugu traditional ruler Igwe Obiora Igwesi and eight other suspects.

The arrests were reportedly carried out following an order from the Inspector-General of Police issued on September 22, 2026, in connection with a petition dated September 15 and submitted on behalf of the NDC Obuoffia Ward.

Other individuals reportedly arrested include Uchenna Moses Ani, also known as Odogwu; Chidi Ani; Oko Nwodo, also known as Buzuzu; Dominic Arum, popularly known as City Hangout; Ifeanyi Solomon Nwobodo, also known as Agege; Victor Okechukwu, also known as Ogboni; Nnabuike Ani, also known as Stone; and John Chukuma Ogbodo.

The petition, addressed to the Inspector-General of Police at Force Headquarters in Abuja, accused the suspects of offences including conspiracy to commit a felony, unlawful possession of firearms, attempted murder, assault occasioning grievous harm, threatening violence and stealing.

According to the petition, the alleged incident took place on September 12, 2026, when NDC members gathered at Ihuani Awkunanaw in Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, for a ward meeting.

The petitioners claimed they had obtained permission from the Agbani Divisional Police Station to hold the meeting, noting that the ward is the home ward of the party’s governorship candidate, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa.

The petition alleged that a convoy consisting of three cars and two motorcycles passed the meeting venue before threats were allegedly issued and gunshots were fired. The petitioners claimed that several people sustained gunshot injuries during the incident.

Eight alleged victims were specifically identified as Hon. Donald Onovo, Hon. Maduka Ngene, Mr Victor Onovo, Madam Ogbodo Gloria, Mr Maduabuchi Ugwu, Mr Nelson Nnaemeka, Mr Chinonso Nwagbara and Mr Obinna Daniel Owo.

The petition further alleged that other people who attended the meeting sustained various minor injuries.

The petitioners called for the suspects to be prosecuted, arguing that legal action was necessary to prevent further violence as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They also alleged that several local government areas across Enugu State had experienced coordinated attacks, which they claimed were linked to political activities. Those claims remain allegations contained in the petition and would require investigation and determination by the appropriate authorities.