Noah was reportedly apprehended by police officers during the planned rally, with a video of the arrest circulating on social media.

The proposed march was said to be part of activities supporting the campaign of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The incident occurred after the Akwa Ibom State Police Command had earlier advised political parties and groups to reschedule rallies planned for October 1 due to security considerations.

Obi disclosed this in a statement following an interactive town hall meeting organised by the party in Kaduna State, where he joined Kwankwaso and other party candidates to engage directly with citizens.

The meeting, held after Obi’s visit to the Sheikh Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute in Rigachikun, Kaduna, formed part of the party’s ongoing engagements with Nigerians. A similar town hall meeting was recently held in Port Harcourt.

According to Obi, the engagement allowed the candidates to listen to citizens’ concerns, respond to questions and discuss solutions to the country’s pressing challenges.

He said the party would prioritise national unity, poverty reduction, healthcare and education, while aggressively addressing insecurity to enable Nigerians to return safely to their homes, communities and farms.

Obi also stressed the need to tackle corruption and inefficiencies in the fuel subsidy system, reduce the burden of fuel costs and build an economy that would support Nigerians in living decent and dignified lives.

The former Anambra State governor called on political opponents to engage directly with citizens, saying people-centred governance remains central to democracy.