
The Obidient Movement has accused Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using a naira abuse investigation to intimidate supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. According to African Examiner, the allegation follows the interrogation of two prominent movement members, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, who were questioned for several hours before being released by the EFCC on Thursday. The movement claims the probe is politically motivated targeting of Obi's backers.
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