An attack on a Nigeria Democratic Congress town hall in Ikeja has renewed concerns about the safety of political gatherings in Lagos ahead of the 2027 general election.
The incident took place on Thursday, November 12, as party members and supporters assembled for the event.
Party officials and eyewitnesses said suspected assailants fired shots into the air and attacked attendees, prompting supporters to defend the gathering.
At least one suspect was reportedly handed over to security operatives.
Ladipo Johnson, the NDC’s candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, condemned the attack on Friday, calling it “cowardly, premeditated and unprovoked.”
He urged security agencies to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.
Other party figures, including Lagos governorship candidate Funso Doherty, his running mate Tolani Animashaun and presidential candidate Peter Obi, also denounced the violence.
They said the meeting was intended as a peaceful forum for residents.
The NDC is asking the police and other security agencies to identify and prosecute the attackers and any alleged sponsors.
The account of the incident provided by the party and eyewitnesses has not included a response from the police or anyone accused of involvement.
Johnson’s statement followed a Court of Appeal panel’s dismissal of a suit challenging his senatorial candidacy, according to his campaign spokesperson.