The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the violent attack on party supporters during a town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos State.
Obi made the condemnation in a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, blaming certain political actors for allegedly enabling violence against his supporters.
He warned that political violence would benefit no one, stressing that anarchy could consume everyone. He, however, assured supporters that he and members of the party would remain law-abiding despite provocations.
The former Anambra State governor disclosed that he arrived in Lagos from Abuja on Thursday, November 12, to attend the commendation service of his late elder brother, Chief Sir Okey Ezibe, before proceeding to Oregun for the party’s town hall meeting.
According to him, he had earlier received information that some suspected thugs had mobilised to attack participants who arrived early for the event.
Despite the disruption and security concerns, Obi said the town hall meeting went ahead, allowing participants to discuss critical national issues, including insecurity, corruption, poverty, the high cost of living, healthcare, education and economic recovery.
He reiterated that his political movement would not be intimidated ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the forthcoming elections, Obi urged supporters to participate actively in the voting process and protect their votes from polling units through ward and final collation centres until the declaration of results.
He also disclosed that the NDC would deploy competent party agents to polling units to monitor and document the electoral process.
Obi further urged supporters to shun violence while remaining peaceful, vigilant and determined to defend their democratic rights.
He appreciated the organisers of the Lagos town hall meeting, the party’s candidates in the state and residents who participated in the programme.
