Attack on Peter Obi’s supporters: Why Lagos govt should take drastic motion now – Accord

Mr Dele Oladeji, Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, has urged the state authorities and police command to take decisive motion in opposition to rising political violence forward of the 2027 common elections.

Oladeji stated the assault on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Oregun, Ikeja, on Thursday was a harmful improvement able to undermining the state’s safety infrastructure.

He made the decision in an interview with NAN on Friday in Lagos, whereas reacting to the assault on NDC supporters throughout their city corridor assembly at Classic Event Place, Ikeja, on Thursday.

He described the incident as unlucky, saying political violence, which had beforehand been skilled throughout marketing campaign actions, was now assuming a extra harmful dimension.

“It is quite unfortunate that we are experiencing this violence now. The 2027 campaigns have been characterised by pockets of violence. Many times, opposition has been targeted.

“It is taking on another dimension now; thugs are even going to meet opposition parties at even their event venues,” he stated.

Oladeji cited alleged cases the place opposition events, together with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have been denied entry to venues for his or her political actions.

He stated such incidents included venues being locked down or entry being denied to opposition events on the final minute.

“Or the location or the venue will be denied; they are denied access to the location at the very last minute.

”We have seen plenty of this. Most occasions, the police don’t act,” he stated.

The Accord chairman warned that the failure of safety companies to deal with political violence might worsen insecurity and endanger each residents and safety personnel.