Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have reportedly come under attack during a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Lagos State, raising fresh concerns about political violence ahead of the 2027 general election.
The incident occurred on Thursday, 12 November 2026, when suspected political thugs allegedly stormed the venue of the gathering at Classic Event Centre.
The attackers were reportedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones. They disrupted proceedings, forcing participants to run for safety as confusion broke out at the venue.
According to reports, chairs and other items were scattered during the incident, while attendees struggled to escape the attackers.
Reacting to the development, Osa Director, the NDC National Publicity Secretary, questioned why members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would allegedly seek to disrupt the party’s activities.
In a post on his social media account, he wrote:
“Thugs attacking NDC members in the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Classic Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos. Why is APC afraid of Peter Obi?”
However, there was no independent confirmation that the APC was responsible for the alleged attack.
As of the time of filing this report, it remained unclear whether anyone had sustained injuries or whether arrests had been made in connection with the incident.
SERIES OF REPORTED ATTACKS
The Lagos incident comes amid growing reports of attacks involving NDC supporters and political figures ahead of the 2027 general election.
On 7 November, suspected thugs reportedly attacked NDC supporters during a campaign rally in Delta State, leaving some participants injured and damaging a vehicle near the venue.
Earlier, on 4 November, the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, reportedly came under attack in Calabar, Cross River State.
The incident occurred around Watt Market, shortly after Obi arrived in the state capital for a town hall meeting. Several supporters reportedly sustained injuries, while some vehicles had their windscreens damaged.
The Cross River State Police Command subsequently confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old suspect in connection with the incident, adding that investigations were ongoing.
There have also been reports of attacks on NDC supporters in other parts of the country, including Edo and Enugu states.
POLICE WARN POLITICAL PARTIES
The reported incidents come as the Lagos State Police Command has warned political parties against organising rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities without notifying the police in advance.
The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, said advance notification would enable the command to assess security risks, deploy personnel and make appropriate arrangements to protect participants and members of the public.
The police commissioner also assured political parties and their supporters of equal security protection during lawful political activities.
He warned that the command would not tolerate actions capable of disrupting public peace or threatening public safety.
The latest incident in Lagos has renewed concerns about the safety of political gatherings and the need for security agencies to protect citizens as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
