By Kingston Magare 12.11.2026
A planned town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday was thrown into chaos as thugs allegedly working for the All-Progressives Congress attacked the venue of the meeting at Oregun, Lagos.
NDC supporters were waiting for the arrival of their presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso to venue when the thugs invaded the area at about 11.00am, but rather than be intimidated the NDC supporters fought back with chairs and sticks forcing the thugs to retreat.
But one the invaders was captured. He was seen in a video being brutalised even as he pleaded for his life saying he had only came to the venue to beg for money.
The thugs while retreating smashed several vehicles belonging to NDC members and supporters. According one NDC supporter the hoodlums armed with cutlasses invaded the area in an attempt to derail the gathering.
However, the arrival of armed policemen brought the situation under control, while the NDC supporters sang and danced as they await the arrival of their candidates.
Meanwhile, the NDC has called for the arrest and prosecution of the thugs that responsible for the attacks. According to a statement signed by NDC National Campaign Council, Dr Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the attack is an unacceptable assault on democracy, citizens’ fundamental rights and freedom of political association.Follow Politics
He said the party will not be intimidated by political thugs and their sponsors.