RismadarVoice Reporters, June 30, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to intimidate opposition voices.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said it had confirmed that Okpo was being questioned by officers of the Police Quick Intervention Unit at Ikot Akpan Abia over a petition filed by former Senator Effiong Bob.
The PDP maintained that the matter is civil in nature and should not require police intervention, expressing confidence that the police would act professionally in handling the case.
The party also criticised what it described as the use of security agencies by influential individuals to harass perceived political opponents, warning against actions capable of undermining constitutional rights, including freedom of expression.
According to the statement, the National Chairman of the party’s Interim National Working Committee has directed the National Legal Adviser to constitute a high-powered legal team to defend Ewa Okpo and another party member in Akwa Ibom said to be facing similar challenges.
The PDP reaffirmed its commitment to providing legal support for any of its members who it says are arrested, intimidated or threatened while exercising their constitutional and political rights.
