The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed anger over the cancellation of a two million-man march by the Obidient Movement by the state police command scheduled for the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and his deputy, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Uyo metropolis to coincide with the nation’s Independence Day celebration in the state.
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, had issued a press statement warning all political parties to stop any rally or street march on Independence Day in the state, citing insufficient manpower to control such a crowd.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state...
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NDC fumes as police cancel 2 million-man march for Obi/Kwankwaso in Akwa Ibom
Source: Sun News Online
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