Peter Obi Leads NDC Supporters in Old Anthem Recital Amid Violence

During a town hall meeting in Lagos State, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and party supporters recited Nigeria’s former national anthem, indicating their rejection of the current anthem. The meeting was marred by violence as suspected political thugs attacked NDC supporters, resulting in one hospitalization.

Obi arrived shortly after the attack, which involved hoodlums armed with weapons disrupting the gathering. Despite the chaos, NDC supporters regrouped and chanted the names of Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The incident sparked a heated exchange between the NDC and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with the NDC accusing the APC of fostering political violence. The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, condemned the attack as unwarranted, while Dr Constance Ikokwu, spokesperson for the NDC Campaign Council, described it as an assault on democracy and citizens' rights.

The confrontation also led to disruptions on Kudirat Abiola Way, where NDC supporters pursued the attackers.