Political Parties Blame Each Other After Attack on NDC Supporters in Lagos

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are arguing over an attack on NDC supporters during a town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State. The incident involved suspected political thugs disrupting the meeting, leading to violence and chaos.

The NDC claims that the APC is responsible for promoting political violence and undermining democracy. They described the attack as unfortunate and unwarranted. Osa Director, the NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, accused the APC of engaging in what he called ‘barbaric politics.’

During the attack, armed individuals reportedly invaded the meeting, scattering chairs and forcing attendees to flee. Some NDC supporters tried to resist by throwing chairs at the attackers. A video showed a suspect being surrounded and beaten by a group of young men after the attack.

The violence spread to Kudirat Abiola Way, disrupting traffic. Police responded by firing shots into the air to disperse the crowd. Dr. Constance Ikokwu, a spokesperson for the NDC Campaign Council, condemned the violence as an assault on democracy and citizens’ rights to political association.

In response, Seye Oladejo, a former spokesman for the APC, denied any involvement from his party. He stated that the APC was busy with its campaign activities in Epe, far from Ikeja, and urged the NDC to focus on its own internal issues instead of blaming the APC.

As of now, the identities of the attackers and their sponsors have not been confirmed. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and accusations between the two political parties as they prepare for upcoming elections.