Peter Obi Finally Reacts to Widespread Attacks on Obidients in Lagos, Other States, Sends Strong Message

Peter Obi Finally Reacts to Widespread Attacks on Obidients in Lagos, Other States, Sends Strong Message

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has sent his heartfelt condolence to his supporters who were victims of the numerous attacks that transpired during the gubernatorial elections across several states.

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As reported by the Daily Trust newspaper, numerous violent attacks were recorded in Lagos state, Kano, Edo, Bayelsa and other states.

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Peter Obi wished the family of his deceased supporters God's comfort while also wishing the injured speedy recovery. Photo: Peter Obi
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In Lagos alone, videos and pictures of violent attacks flooded the internet on Saturday, March 18.

It was gathered that Labour Party supporters experienced the worst hit in these numerous attacks that transpired across Lagos state.

Mid-day reaction from the LP gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, revealed that one of his party agents was gunned down.

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Meanwhile, Obi, in a series of tweets, said:

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“With sadness, my heart goes deeply to the Nigerians who lost their lives and those who were maim*d for participating in such a simple thing as an election. My prayers and wishes for a quick recovery of the injured.”
“My sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. May God Almighty grant them eternal rest, and grant their families the fortitude to bear their sad irreplaceable loss.
“I pray earnestly that God Almighty will save and help Nigeria out of this precarious situation.”

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.