Thugs Attack NDC Supporters During Obi Town Hall Meeting for Lagos

Thugs wey carry cutlass, sticks and stones scatter town hall meeting wey Nigeria Democratic Congress organise for Oregun, Lagos, on Thursday, as dem attack supporters wey dey the venue.

According to report wey TheCable publish, the attackers reach the venue around 11 a.m., scatter the meeting and make people wey attend am, including passersby, run for safety.

The report talk say everywhere dey peaceful before the attack, as supporters of the party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and him running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, dey sing and dance before the meeting start.

The suspected thugs reportedly come from Kudirat Abiola Road and try force their way enter the main hall, but NDC supporters first resist dem.

One TheCable reporter wey dey outside the venue talk say e hear some of the attackers dey speak Yoruba, as dem talk say NDC supporters no plenty and say dem fit overpower dem.

The reporter also reportedly hear some of dem dey ask their leaders for permission to attack the venue with guns.

The incident cause serious confusion along Kudirat Abiola Way, as some motorists turn their vehicles go another direction, while pedestrians run comot from the area.

Peter Obi, wey contest for president under Labour Party for 2023 election, don now become the presidential candidate of NDC. Him running mate na Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, as dem prepare for the 2027 election.