Suspected political thugs have reportedly attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, disrupting preparations for a town hall meeting involving the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Classique Event Centre along Kudirat Abiola Way.
The disturbance reportedly caused panic, forcing pedestrians to flee and motorists to make sudden U-turns to avoid the violence.
Vehicles Vandalised as Supporter Sustains Injury
Witnesses told Channels Television that Obi and Kwankwaso had not arrived at the venue when the attackers struck.
Photographs from the scene showed shattered glass scattered across the event centre, while several vehicles belonging to NDC members and supporters were reportedly vandalised.
One supporter sustained a head injury and alleged that armed hoodlums carrying cutlasses invaded the premises to disrupt the gathering.
He said some NDC members mobilised in response, eventually forcing the attackers to retreat.
The injured supporter also alleged that attendees were outnumbered during the confrontation and warned that political tensions could increase as the 2027 elections approach.
Police Deploy Officers to Restore Calm
Armed policemen and security patrol vehicles were subsequently deployed to the venue to prevent further violence and restore order.
Following the security intervention, some NDC supporters were seen singing, dancing and displaying the party’s flag while awaiting the arrival of their candidates.
Funso Doherty, the NDC governorship candidate in Lagos State, also visited the venue to assess the damage.
Police Yet to Explain Circumstances of Attack
As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the alleged attackers and the circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear.
The Lagos State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the reported attack.
The incident comes amid growing concerns about political violence following reports of attacks involving NDC supporters in Delta, Cross River and Benue states.
Peter Obi and his party have previously raised concerns over alleged hostility towards their supporters, including a reported attack on Obi’s convoy in Calabar. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied involvement in the incidents.
2027 Elections Raise Political Tensions
Nigeria is preparing for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027, according to the supplied report.
The governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.
Lagos remains a major political battleground. During the 2023 presidential election, Obi secured victory in the state, defeating then-candidate Bola Tinubu, according to the official election results.
The latest incident has renewed calls for political parties, security agencies and community leaders to ensure that political activities remain peaceful and that supporters can participate without intimidation or violence.
