‘We condemn such barbaric intimidation’ – LP reacts to ‘attack’ on Peter Obi’s Supporter in Lagos

Labour Party has condemned in strong terms an alleged attack on the supporters of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi in Lagos State.

A social media user, identified as Obi Flag Boy, had shared how he was allegedly attacked at Oshodi, Lagos, on Sunday by thugs allgedly loyal to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. APC, Bola Tinubu.

He posted on his twitter account, @ObiFlagboy, that he was attacked by the chairman of Oshodi and his boys for allegedly carrying Peter Obi’s flag.

He posted, “This is what the chairman of Oshodi and his boys did to us today at Oshodi because they saw us carrying the @peterobi flag.

“We were almost burnt alive if not for an army officer.”

Reacting on Monday through its verified Twitter account, the Labour Party condemned the attack and intimidation of the party’s supporters.

According to the party, Obi’s campaign is a democratic movement, and no one should be molested.

The tweet read, “Attack on any Nigerian is an attack to ALL and especially to us @NgLabour. We strongly condemn such barbaric intimidation/harassment of our supporters @ObiFlagboy, especially in Lagos. ObiDatti movement is a democratic movement and no one should be molested @PoliceNG @followlasg.”