Suspected Thugs Attack NDC Supporters Ahead of Peter Obi’s Lagos Visit

Suspected political thugs on Thursday, November 12, 2026, attacked members and supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, disrupting preparations for a town hall meeting scheduled to be addressed by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. at the Classique Event Centre along Kudirat Abiola Way, sending attendees fleeing for safety and causing panic in the surrounding area.

Motorists were forced to make abrupt U-turns to avoid the disturbance, while pedestrians also ran from the scene.

Vehicles Vandalised, Supporter Injured

According to witnesses, neither Obi nor Kwankwaso had arrived at the venue when the attackers struck.

Shattered glass littered the event centre, while several vehicles belonging to NDC members and supporters were vandalised.

A party supporter who sustained a head injury alleged that hoodlums armed with cutlasses invaded the area to disrupt the gathering. He said some NDC members mobilised to resist the attackers, who eventually retreated.

The injured supporter told Channels Television that attendees were forced to defend themselves as the attackers destroyed vehicles and other property.

Police Deploy Officers to Restore Order

Armed police officers and security patrol vehicles were later deployed to the venue to restore order and prevent further violence.

The atmosphere gradually calmed following the security deployment, with NDC supporters seen singing, dancing and waving the party's flag as they awaited the arrival of their presidential candidates.

The party's Lagos State governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, also arrived at the venue to assess the damage.

As of the time of filing this report, the circumstances surrounding the attack and the identities of those responsible remained unclear. The Lagos State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement.

Concerns Grow Ahead of 2027 Elections

The incident comes amid growing concerns over reported attacks on NDC supporters in parts of the country, including Delta, Cross River and Benue states. The party has also raised concerns over a recent attack on Obi's convoy in Calabar.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has previously denied involvement in the reported incidents.

The attacks have heightened concerns about political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while governorship and state assembly elections are slated for February 6, 2027.

Lagos remains a significant political battleground. In the 2023 presidential election, Obi was declared the winner in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), defeating President Bola Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor.

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