Violent Interruptions at ADC Gathering in Support of Peter Obi and Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos
In a surprising turn of events, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rally held at Lion Field in Alimosho Local Government Area on Sunday took an unexpected turn as political thugs invaded the venue, causing mayhem and scattering participants. The rally, organised by the Lagos chapter of the ADC and spearheaded by former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, aimed to welcome Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the LP's governorship flag bearer in Lagos, into the party, and also to sensitize residents on voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, the event was marred by violence as suspected political thugs disrupted the rally, leaving several people injured. Policemen deployed to the ground were said to have been overwhelmed by the unruly mob. The article does not provide any new information about the arrests made by the Lagos State Police Command or the injuries sustained during the incident.
Following the chaos, Oladejo, the Publicity Secretary of the Lagos APC, denied any involvement in the incident and described the allegations as baseless. He urged the opposition not to throw the state into turmoil and called on law enforcement agencies to ensure that the peace of the state is not disrupted by political jobbers. In an interview with Vanguard, Oladejo stated that the opposition is not helping democracy grow by accusing the ruling party of causing internal rifts within the opposition. He further claimed that the APC, as the ruling party, is the greatest stakeholder in maintaining peace and tranquility in the state.
There were speculations that the attackers were loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. However, Oladejo did not mention any specific incident or attack in his interview with Vanguard. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) organized the elections for the Lagos APC official who dismissed the allegations regarding the attacks on the ADC assembly. The article does not provide any new information about the 2027 general elections or voter registration.
Despite the unfortunate incident, the ADC and its supporters remain undeterred in their quest to bring about change in Lagos politics. The party has vowed to continue its efforts to register voters and rally support for its candidates ahead of the 2023 elections. The people of Lagos will be watching closely as the political landscape continues to evolve in the coming months.
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