NDC Official Alleges Political Intimidation Following Lagos Town Hall Disruption
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused ruling party supporters of disrupting a town hall meeting in Lagos, prompting calls for an end to political violence.
The National Campaign Council Coordinator for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State, Ife Salako, has publicly denounced the disruption of a party town hall meeting. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Salako alleged that the incident was orchestrated by individuals affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Allegations of Political Interference
According to Salako, the individuals who interrupted the event made specific references to the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He claimed that the disruptors asserted that Lagos was under the exclusive control of the President’s supporters, effectively barring opposition activities in the area. Salako described this as part of a broader pattern of behavior that he believes is causing widespread frustration among the Nigerian public.
A History of Reported Incidents
The recent disruption is not an isolated event, according to the NDC coordinator. Salako pointed to a series of previous challenges faced by his party in Lagos:
- September 6, 2025: An alleged attack on party members during a political event in the Alimosho area.
- February 2026: A similar incident where the party claims its activities were obstructed.
In his testimony, Salako further alleged that during the February incident, some of the individuals involved in the disruption received protection from security personnel, though he did not provide specific evidence or name the agencies involved.
Calls for Accountability
Salako urged the leadership of the APC to take concrete steps to curb political thuggery. He argued that public statements of condemnation are insufficient. Instead, he suggested that the ruling party must leverage its internal hierarchy—specifically engaging with local government chairmen and ward leaders—to instruct their supporters to cease acts of intimidation.
“If they want to really, really stop this menace, they go back to their local government chairman, they go back to their ward leaders, they go back to their local government leaders in their structure, and tell them to tell their children and their boys to desist from this irresponsible act of political thuggery,” Salako stated.
Response from the APC
In response to the growing concerns regarding political violence, the APC Presidential Campaign Council has issued a statement condemning attacks on political gatherings nationwide, including the specific disruption of the NDC town hall meeting. The ruling party has formally called upon security agencies to investigate the incidents, identify the perpetrators, and ensure they are prosecuted according to the law.
Conclusion
The tension surrounding political assembly in Lagos highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of opposition activities. While the NDC continues to demand that the ruling party take responsibility for the actions of its alleged supporters, the APC has distanced itself from the violence and requested law enforcement intervention. As of now, the investigation into these specific claims remains in the hands of the relevant security authorities.
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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Channels Television
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