Peter Obi: What I did when NDC supporters were attacked in...
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Obi said he was told that some All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters were throwing stones at his convoy after sighting NDC supporters. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.
Context & Background
✦Narrating the incident in a video, the Presidential Candidate said the attack happened during his visit to Calabar for a town hall meeting.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.2027:We are not going to allow it in 2027.” Meanwhile, the Cross River Police Command said it successfully averted a potential clash between the supporters of the NDC and those of the APC in Calabar.Sunday:The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the development and quick intervention of the police in an interview with NAN.
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✦Obi said he was told that some All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters were throwing stones at his convoy after sighting NDC supporters.
✦Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.
✦Narrating the incident in a video, the Presidential Candidate said the attack happened during his visit to Calabar for a town hall meeting.
Key Facts:Wednesday: Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.2027: We are not going to allow it in 2027.” Meanwhile, the Cross River Police Command said it successfully averted a potential clash between the supporters of the NDC and those of the APC in Calabar.Sunday: The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the development and quick intervention of the police in an interview with NAN.₦2.5 million: The police spokesman urged all the political parties, supporters, and other stakeholders to conduct their activities peacefully and respect the rights of others, irrespective of their political affiliations. (NAN) UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party...
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Obi said he was told that some All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters were throwing stones at his convoy after sighting NDC supporters.
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Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.
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Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has narrated how he refused to follow security advice when supporters of the party were allegedly attacked in Calabar, Cross River state capital, on Wednesday.