Supporters of Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, returned to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday, chanting his name and that of his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, after a reported attack on their town hall meeting in Oregun.
The supporters regrouped shortly after suspected political thugs allegedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones disrupted the gathering and forced participants to flee.
The attackers were alleged to have been sponsored by a rival political party, although no independent confirmation of the allegation was provided.
The incident occurred during a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Lagos State. Despite the disruption, Obi’s supporters later took to the streets, chanting victory songs in support of the presidential candidate and his running mate.
The incident follows another reported attack on Obi’s supporters in Asaba, the Delta State capital, where one person was reportedly killed and several others injured.
Obi’s supporters have reportedly faced attacks at rallies and other campaign activities in several states since the 2027 election campaign began.
