US EditionPolice stop pro-Peter Obi rally in Kaduna
KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 19 – Kaduna police stopped a Peter Obi supporters' rally citing a 15% crime surge and risks of violence during INEC-sanctioned party primaries, enforcing a statewide ban on political gatherings.
- On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Kaduna State Police Command disbanded a rally planned to celebrate Peter Obi’s birthday in Kaduna, citing security concerns.
- According to DSP Mansir Hassan, all political rallies remain suspended, noting credible intelligence of criminal infiltration and the overlap with INEC-sanctioned primaries.
- In the crackdown, Kaduna State Police Command used tear gas and armored vehicles, arrested three individuals, and warned of legal action, according to Police Commissioner Ali Audu.
- Amid rising tensions, human rights groups demanded a review, with Kaduna State Police Command warning supporters to suspend their rally ahead of bye-elections.
- Until INEC flags off political activities, Kaduna State’s ban remains in effect, with upcoming bye-elections increasing concerns over political mobilization.
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Police warn against Peter Obi's birthday rally in Kaduna due to ‘security threats’
The Kaduna State Police Command has issued a security advisory urging supporters of Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, to call off a planned rally in celebration of his birthday. In a statement released on Friday, a spokesperson for the command, Mansir Hassan, said intelligence reports suggest that criminal elements may attempt to hijack the event and disrupt public peace. While acknowledging citizens’ rights to political ass…
Police ban pro-Obi Rally in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has stopped a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, which was scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command said it received credible intelligence indicating that the rally, though meant to show solidarity, could be infiltrated by criminal elements intending to cause violence …
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The Guardian NigeriaPolice stop pro-Peter Obi rally in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have stopped a planned rally by supporters of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the state. The police also warned that they would take necessary legal action against any individual or group found violating the order. DAILY POST gathered that the rally was billed to be held in honour of Obi’s birthday celebration. The police, while stating the reason for banning the rally, sa…
Police stops pro-Peter Obi rally in Kaduna, vows to arrest violators - Newsy People
The Kaduna State Police Command has halted a proposed rally organised by supporters of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, citing security threats and the risk of public disorder. The rally, planned to mark Obi’s birthday, was called off following intelligence reports indicating that “certain criminal elements are planning to infiltrate and hijack the proposed rally, using it as a platform to cause disruption, incite viole…
Police Warn Against Planned Birthday Rally For Obi In Kaduna Over ‘Security Threats’ - Thepodiummedia
The Kaduna police command has cautioned supporters of Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, against holding a rally in honour of his birthday in the state. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, said intelligence reports indicate that some criminal elements plan to hijack the event to cause chaos and disrupt public peace. In a statement issued on Friday, Hassan said while the command acknowledges citizens’ right to a…
Kaduna: Obi's Birthday Rally Cancelled as Police Cite Security Threats
By Oscar Okhifo The Kaduna State Police Command has stopped a proposed rally organized by supporters of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in celebration of his 64th birthday. The rally, which was scheduled to hold on Friday, July 19, in various parts of Kaduna, was part of a nationwide mobilisation tagged “From Compassion to Purpose: Obidients in Action for a New Possible Nigeria.” However, authorities in the state said the g…
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