The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to continue its political activities despite an attack on its supporters during a town hall meeting in Lagos, warning that intimidation and violence would not stop Nigerians from exercising their democratic rights.
The party condemned the incident, which occurred on Thursday during a gathering organised ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed by its National Campaign Council spokesperson, Dr Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the NDC described the attack as an assault on democracy and the constitutional rights of citizens.
The party also sympathised with supporters who sustained injuries during the incident and wished them a speedy recovery.
It called for an immediate investigation into the attack, demanding the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
The NDC said no political party or group had the right to use violence or intimidation to prevent others from participating in the democratic process.
“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,” the statement said.
The party further alleged that the incident was part of an attempt to create fear and discourage Nigerians from participating in the 2027 elections.
It, however, insisted that such actions would not weaken its supporters or stop its political activities.
“Those who believe they can intimidate Nigerians into silence must understand that democracy belongs to the people, not to political thugs and their sponsors,” it added.
The opposition party urged Nigerians to participate actively in the 2027 elections and vote for its presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
It maintained that its supporters would not be intimidated or forced to abandon their democratic rights.
