Peter Obi reacts to arrest Obidient members in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi reacted to the arrest of Obidient movement members in Akwa Ibom on October 1, 2026, including Elijah Noah, the state coordinator of the OK Movement. In a statement on X, Obi emphasized that independence is meaningless without citizens' freedom to express themselves within the law, condemning the arrests of those associated with Obidient. He stressed that freedom from fear, injustice, and abuse of power is essential for true independence.