Thugs Disrupt NDC Town Hall Meeting in Lagos, Attack Supporters

Armed hoodlums on Thursday reportedly attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Lagos State.

The attackers, said to be armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, invaded the venue, disrupted the gathering and forced participants to flee for safety.

The incident occurred on November 12, 2026, amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The attack raises fresh concerns about political intolerance and the safety of opposition supporters as political parties intensify mobilisation ahead of the next electoral cycle.

The development also underscores the growing need for political parties, security agencies and other stakeholders to take preventive measures against violence capable of undermining democratic participation.

Opposition parties must recognise that the build-up to elections in Nigeria can be politically volatile. However, attacks, intimidation and the disruption of lawful political gatherings must never be accepted as normal features of the country’s democratic process.

Political differences should be settled through persuasion, debate and the ballot box, not violence.