2027: Peter Obi Storms Lagos Hours After Attack on NDC Supporters

According to a report by The Daily Post on Thursday, November 12, 2026, only two hours after suspected political thugs assaulted his supporters at the site of his town hall meeting, Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in Lagos on Thursday to an enthusiastic welcome.

This engagement, which took place in the state in the lead-up to the 2027 general election, was attended by the former governor of Anambra State.

But the event’s planned location—the Oregun area of Lagos—had descended into anarchy prior to his arrival.

A video depicting a gang of criminals storming the location and causing disturbance to the gathering with weapons such as cutlasses, cudgels, sticks, and stones has become widely shared online.

One person was reportedly hospitalized, and supporters and members of the opposition party were entangled in the violence.

The followers did not disperse but instead gathered again soon after the assault and flocked to the streets in large numbers. Their act of defiance, which included chanting the names of Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, his running mate, transformed their fear into determination.

There was already a huge crowd waiting for Obi when his convoy pulled up to the site, and they cheered him on as he stepped foot inside. Supporters reiterated the message that “A New Nigeria Is Possible” in videos that were shared online, capturing the excitement.

As parties ramp up their campaign activities in anticipation of the 2027 polls, the incident has once again brought the issue of political violence into the spotlight.

The NDC has shown no signs of backing down, at least based on their performance in Lagos. The events in Oregun will certainly continue to be a topic of political discourse as the 2027 race gains steam.

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