Peter Obi support group leaders freed after 24-hour detention in Uyo

Leaders of Peter Obi's support groups, Elijah Noah and Ben Smith, were released after over 24 hours in police detention following a disputed Independence Day march in Uyo, Nigeria. The police arrested nine people, citing security concerns and a directive to reschedule the October 1 procession. Organizers disputed the police's account, alleging tear gas was used to disperse supporters, though police denied this. The arrests sparked criticism from the Obidient Movement, which accused police of intimidation. The groups support Obi's presidential bid under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and the incident highlights tensions in the state's political environment.