Injured supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were seen chanting “Tinubu Must Go” after suspected political thugs attacked a town hall meeting organized for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Lagos, MOUTHPIECE NIGERIA can report.
The incident occurred on Thursday at the Classique Event Place, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja, where NDC members had gathered ahead of a town hall meeting billed to be addressed by Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, invaded the venue around 11 a.m., disrupting preparations and leaving several supporters injured and vehicles vandalised. Neither Obi nor Kwankwaso had arrived at the venue when the attack happened.
Videos circulating on social media showed injured supporters resisting the attackers, with one supporter who sustained a head injury telling Channels TV that party members mobilized to repel the thugs.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the attack, saying two men identified as Akinyemi Akeem and Ibrahim Babsule sustained serious injuries and were taken to the Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, for treatment. The Command said investigation has commenced.
The incident has also attracted the attention of the House of Representatives, which has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate reported cases of political violence and disruption of political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied sponsoring the attack, insisting its leaders were at its 2027 campaign flag-off in Epe when the incident occurred. The APC Presidential Campaign Council also condemned the attack and called for arrest and prosecution of perpetrators.
The NDC, in a statement by its National Campaign Council spokesperson, Dr. Chiogo Ikokwu, condemned the attack as an assault on democracy and citizens’ fundamental rights, demanding immediate investigation.
The attack in Lagos comes amid growing concerns over electoral violence, with similar incidents recently reported in Delta, Cross River and Benue States.
