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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://gistreel.com/tag/Peter-Obi"><strong>Peter Obi,</strong> </a>the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has strongly criticized former Osun State governor<a target="_blank" href="http://gistreel.com/tag/Bisi-Akande"><strong> Bisi Akande</strong></a> for alleging that the 2020 #EndSARS protests were orchestrated by Obi’s supporters, known as the Obidient Movement, to derail Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition.</p>
<p>Obi and the <strong>Obidient Movement dismissed Akande’s claims as an attempt to distort history, calling them insensitive to the victims of #EndSARS,</strong> especially those who lost their lives.</p>
<p>Recall that the #EndSARS protests, which took place between October 7 and 20, 2020, began as a call to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) but soon escalated into a broader demand for good governance.</p>
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<p>The protests were marked by clashes with security forces, most notably at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos, where soldiers allegedly fired on unarmed demonstrators.</p>
<p>In a podcast hosted by broadcaster Edmund Obilo, Akande claimed the #EndSARS movement was orchestrated by Obidients and funded with foreign donations to prevent Tinubu from becoming president.</p>
<p>He alleged, <em>“The Obidients were behind #EndSARS. It was manufactured in America and brought in just to stop him (Tinubu). It was well planned and organized with a lot of money from America.”</em></p>
<p>In response, Obi’s media aide, Umar Ibrahim, dismissed Akande’s statements as misleading and divisive. He stated, <em>“The allegations are not only misleading but also unfair. The Obidient Movement is a grassroots-driven movement focused on good governance, accountability, and inclusive development. #EndSARS, on the other hand, was a spontaneous outcry against police brutality and systemic oppression.”</em></p>
<p>Similarly, Tanko Yunusa, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, condemned Akande’s remarks as an insult to the memory of #EndSARS victims. He asserted, <em>“#EndSARS was a youth-led movement demanding justice and an end to police brutality, not a political tool. Rather than rewriting history, Akande should focus on addressing the real issues Nigerians face today—economic hardship, insecurity, and bad governance.”</em></p>
<p>The Obidient Movement has urged Akande to refrain from making unverified claims that could further divide the country.</p>
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