Peter Obi Challenges Akande For Trying To “Rewrite History On #EndSARS”

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized former Osun State governor Bisi Akande for claiming that Obi’s supporters (known as Obidients) orchestrated the 2020 #EndSARS protest to derail President Bola Tinubu’s ambition.

Obi and the Obidient Movement called Akande’s narrative an attempt to rewrite history, saying it disrespected the memory of #EndSARS victims, particularly those who died.

The nationwide #EndSARS protest ran from October 7 to 20, initially demanding the disbandment of the notorious police wing called Special Anti-Robbery Squad before evolving into calls for good governance.

Protesters and security agents clashed, particularly in Lagos State, where soldiers allegedly shot at defenceless protesters at the Lekki Tollgate.
In a recent podcast with broadcaster Edmund Obilo, Akande claimed Obidients organized the #EndSARS protest to block Tinubu’s presidential ambition.He claimed foreign donations funded the movement.

Protesters and security agents clashed, particularly in Lagos State, where soldiers allegedly shot at defenceless protesters at the Lekki Tollgate.

In a recent podcast with broadcaster Edmund Obilo, Akande claimed Obidients organized the #EndSARS protest to block Tinubu’s presidential ambition.

He claimed foreign donations funded the movement.

“The Obidients were behind the #EndSARS. It was manufactured in America and brought in just to stop him (Tinubu). I said the Obidients, I didn’t say Obi.

“They came from America to do the #EndSARS and later became a movement to form a party. They couldn’t form a party. It was well planned and organised with a lot of money from America,” the octogenarian asserted.