The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to press ahead with its political activities despite the disruption of its scheduled town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council condemned the attack and the Lagos State Police Command confirmed an arrest.
In a defiant message to Lagos residents following the incident, the NDC declared that the attack would not deter its political activities or commitment to its aspirations.
“Thank you, Lagosians. They tried to stop us, yet they could not. They came bearing violence; we came bearing light. They cannot stop what has already taken root,” the party stated.
The NDC further expressed determination to sustain its political activities, describing its resolve as “the tide that returns” and “the dawn that refuses the night.”
The party ended its message with an appeal to its supporters to remain committed to its political aspiration, declaring: “Vote Peter Obi. Vote NDC.”
Meanwhile, the APC Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the disruption of the NDC town hall meeting, describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of political violence across the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the council, through its spokesperson, Dele Alake, also condemned reported attacks at political gatherings in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as violence targeting political leaders and supporters across party lines.
The council called on political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of triggering public disorder as campaigns for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
It also urged security agencies to strengthen their response to political violence, apprehend those responsible and ensure that offenders are punished in accordance with the law.
The APC campaign council further appealed to political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues capable of improving the lives of Nigerians rather than encouraging violence at political gatherings.
**Police Confirm Arrest**
In its response to the incident, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that an investigation had commenced and that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the attack.
The police also confirmed that two men, identified as Akinyemi Akeem and Ibrahim Babsule, sustained serious injuries during the incident and were taken to the Emergency Centre, Toll Gate, for medical attention.
The police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said officers were deployed to the scene to restore calm and investigate the circumstances surrounding the disruption.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11 a.m. on Thursday at Classique Event Place, along Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, where NDC supporters had gathered ahead of the arrival of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The suspected attackers reportedly disrupted proceedings, damaged vehicles and caused panic among participants.
The police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify everyone involved.
The APC statement was signed by Dele Alake and dated November 12, 2026.
