Police Tear Gas NDC, ADC Candidates at Lekki Toll Gate
On October 19, 2026, police reportedly deployed tear gas at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos during a gathering to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. Among those present were Funso Doherty, the governorship candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), his running mate Tolani Animashaun, and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The gathering aimed to remember victims of police brutality and reflect on the demands that led to widespread protests in 2020. Animashaun confirmed the exposure to tear gas in a message to P.M.
NEWS. However, footage showed police addressing the crowd without evidence of tear gas deployment.
The reasons for police intervention remain unclear, as does whether prior warnings were issued or if there were any injuries or arrests. The incident underscores ongoing discussions about police accountability, particularly in relation to the events of October 20, 2020, when soldiers were deployed during protests, leading to casualties and national outrage.
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