NDC Condemns Attack on Lagos Supporters, Says Political Thugs Cannot Silence Nigerians

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the attack on its supporters during a town hall meeting in Lagos, describing the incident as an assault on democracy and the constitutional rights of citizens.

The party, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, said suspected political thugs disrupted its town hall meeting, expressing sympathy with those injured and wishing them a speedy recovery.

The statement, signed by the Spokesperson of the NDC National Campaign Council, Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, called for an immediate investigation into the incident and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

The party described the attack as an unacceptable violation of citizens’ fundamental rights and freedom of political association, insisting that no political party or group had the right to use violence and intimidation to suppress opposing voices.

“Nigeria is not a conquered territory, and political participation is not a crime,” the statement said.

The NDC alleged that the attack was part of a calculated attempt to intimidate Nigerians, create fear and discourage citizens from participating in the 2027 general elections.

It, however, maintained that such efforts would not succeed, declaring that its members and supporters would not be bullied out of exercising their democratic rights.

The party urged Nigerians to participate massively in the 2027 elections and vote for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket, describing the choice as part of a peaceful demand for accountable leadership and a new direction for the country.

It further called for an end to what it described as the growing culture of political violence in some states, warning that democracy must not be surrendered to political thugs and their sponsors.

“Those who believe they can intimidate Nigerians into silence must understand that democracy belongs to the people, not to political thugs and their sponsors,” the statement added.