The Obidient Movement has strongly condemned a recent attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress during a peaceful rally in Delta State. The group urged security agencies to immediately halt the growing wave of political intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. This call to action was made by the movement's National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, in an official statement released on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
According to Tanko, the unprovoked assault on innocent Nigerians during a massive solidarity rally in Warri is part of a disturbing, statewide pattern of violence targeting opposition supporters. The rally was originally scheduled to begin at Angle Park in Warri South but was disrupted by political attackers who forcibly dispersed the participants from the venue. The NDC supporters then relocated their march toward the Total filling station area, where they were reportedly ambushed and attacked again.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the NDC candidate for the Delta Central Senatorial District, demanded an urgent investigation by the police and the Department of State Services. He described the incident as a coordinated attempt to block the opposition from mobilizing its supporters. This latest incident occurs just days after Omo-Agege claimed armed men attacked his campaign convoy, leaving six NDC members severely injured.
The rival All Progressives Congress has firmly denied any involvement in the clashes. Reacting to the escalating violence, Tanko declared that the Obidient Movement will not sit back as passive observers while armed assailants attack citizens. He put all security agencies on high alert, warning that the movement is fully prepared to defend its constitutional rights through lawful resistance, mass mobilization, and self-defense.
Tanko stressed that no political party holds the authority to dictate who can campaign or where citizens can safely gather. He maintained that the movement remains peaceful but firmly stated they will never surrender their supporters to fear and intimidation. Concluding his address, Tanko urged all Nigerians to fiercely reject political violence and ensure that the upcoming elections are decided by legitimate voters at the ballot box, not by violent attackers on the streets.
The Obidient Movement's warning follows similar complaints from various stakeholders, including the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), which recently sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its failure to reveal political donation limits and party finances. The 2027 general elections are expected to be a pivotal moment in Nigeria's democratic history, with various parties vying for power.
As the situation in Delta State continues to unfold, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the security agencies will respond to the Obidient Movement's calls for action. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the potential for violence to disrupt the electoral process in Nigeria.
Key points
- The Obidient Movement urges security agencies to halt political intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Senator Ovie Omo-Agege demands an urgent investigation into the attack on NDC supporters.
- The rival All Progressives Congress denies involvement in the clashes.
