The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned an attack on its supporters in Lagos during a town hall meeting, demanding the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
The party described the attack, allegedly carried out by suspected political thugs, as an assault on democracy and citizens’ fundamental rights.
In a statement in Abuja on Thursday by Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, spokesperson for the NDC National Campaign Council, the party said:
“No political party or group has a monopoly on Nigeria, and no one has the right to use violence, intimidation or thuggery to silence opposing voices.”
Ikokwu sympathised with those injured in the attack and wished them a speedy and full recovery.
She called for an immediate investigation into the incident and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible, warning against what she described as a dangerous culture of political violence in some states.
She further alleged that there was a calculated attempt to intimidate Nigerians, spread fear and discourage voter participation in the 2027 general election.
“But this will fail. The people’s determination to reclaim their democratic voice will be stronger than any threat,” she said.
The NDC spokesperson urged Nigerians to come out in large numbers in 2027 and exercise their democratic rights by voting for the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket.
She said the party and its supporters would not be silenced or bullied out of exercising their democratic rights, insisting that democracy belonged to the people, not political thugs and their sponsors.
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