2027: Police, Reps Investigate Lagos Town Hall Disruption

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The Lagos State Police Command has launched a formal investigation into an attack by suspected thugs on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at a town hall meeting organized for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the Oregun area of Lagos.

​The incident occurred at Classique Event Place along Kudirat Abiola Way, where party members had gathered to await Obi’s arrival before suspected hoodlums stormed the venue, triggering confrontations captured in widely circulated social media videos.

​In a swift response on Thursday, the House of Representatives constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate rising cases of political violence, attacks on campaign gatherings, and the disruption of political activities nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.

​The legislative action followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi and 16 other lawmakers, who warned that unchecked political thuggery threatens democratic stability and peaceful electoral campaigns.