Amidst Labour Party, LP, presidential campaign in Lagos state, there have been viral videos of LP support being attacked with cutlass. The LP presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi have then reacted to the tragedy
“As we go into the final stretch for the 2023 elections, I call on all Nigerians regardless of political affiliation or tendency, to eschew violence. I condemn any form of violence and political thuggery; and especially the incessant attacks on my Obidient supporters.
“I call on the security forces nationwide to protect those exercising their fundamental rights of free speech and assembly. Our civic space must not shrink further. -PO”
The Jakande Ward Chairman of Labour Party commendably reported an attack on LP members at Ilasan Division. Four injured persons have been given medical attention.
According to the Police Public Relation Officer of Lagos command, the DPO Ilasan has commenced preliminary investigations while SCID is to fully take over investigations.
