Peter Obi has condemned the attack on participants at the Lagos State edition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting, describing political violence and intimidation as threats to peace and the country’s democratic future.
The NDC Presidential candidate in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, November 13, 2026, said the incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, when suspected political thugs attacked participants who had arrived early for the gathering.
Obi disclosed that he had travelled from Abuja to Lagos on Thursday to attend the commendation service of his late friend and elder brother, Chief Sir Okey Ezibe, KSC, at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, before proceeding to Oregun to join supporters at the town hall meeting.
Reacting to the incident, Obi condemned what he described as political violence being enabled by certain political actors against his supporters, warning that such actions could undermine peace and stability.
“Let me reiterate that the political violence being enabled by certain political actors against our supporters is an ill wind that blows no one any good. Anarchy consumes everyone. We will remain law-abiding, even in the face of extreme provocation,” he stated.
Despite the disruption and concerns surrounding the event, Obi said the town hall meeting proceeded, providing participants an opportunity to raise questions about the economy, the rising cost of living, corruption, insecurity, social welfare and the integrity of elections.
In his remarks, the former Anambra State governor emphasised that the primary responsibility of any government was to secure the country and unite its people around a shared purpose.
He also outlined his commitment to policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving the welfare of Nigerians and investing aggressively in critical sectors, particularly healthcare and education, while addressing poverty and the needs of vulnerable citizens.
On the forthcoming elections, Obi stressed that protecting the integrity of the electoral process was a collective responsibility, urging Nigerians to ensure that votes were safeguarded at every stage, from polling units through ward collation to the final collation and declaration of results.
He added that the NDC would fulfil its responsibility by deploying competent party agents to polling units to observe and document the electoral process.
Obi also urged Nigerians to shun violence while remaining peaceful, vigilant and resolute in defending their democratic rights.
He thanked the organisers of the town hall meeting, the party’s candidates in Lagos State and residents who participated in the engagement, expressing appreciation for their commitment to peaceful democratic participation.
