According to various sources in Lagos and videos trending on social media, the Labour party supporters have undoubtedly been under attack. This is happening while they make their way to the rally ground in Lagos today, 11th February 2023. Many have basically been robbed, and their vehicles smashed. Pictures have also shown some beaten to a pulp as they make their way to the rally ground in Lagos.
The Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been tipped to win the forthcoming presidential elections. This is according to the various polls being made in Nigeria. All of these come as Nigeria edges closer to what many have described as the most consequential elections in Nigeria’s recent history. This, people, are speculating might be part of the reasons for the attack on his supporters.
Lagos, the state of the candidate of the ruling party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has the highest amount of votes of any state in the federation. It boasts of about seven million voters. Many believe that the hoodlums attacking the Labour party supporters are thugs of the ruling party APC.
The State’s APC Body has denied involvement in the attacks. The spokesperson of the APC, Seye Oladejo, in a chat with Daily Trust said the allegations that the APC was responsible for the attacks were not substantiated. He subsequently urged security agencies to do their job and prosecute those found wanting.
Peter Obi’s rally went on as planned, however. The supporters despite the attack have been seen parading the streets in support of their candidate.
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