Political violence mounts in Nigeria ahead of 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Attacks on convoys, meetings and political facilities are mounting in several Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Police and security services are ordering the arrest of alleged sponsors, while parties call for greater tolerance, according to Leadership.
Attacks on political convoys, disruptions of rallies and clashes between party supporters have increased in several states in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Leadership.
On 4 November, the convoy of Peter Obi, Nigeria's presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was attacked in Calabar, Cross River State. Rallies were also disrupted in Delta and Nasarawa states, while arrests linked to political violence took place in Niger State and clashes involving NDC members were reported in Enugu State, according to Leadership.
In Delta State, Temple Mudi, the governor's senior special adviser, was attacked during a political meeting in Effurun, according to Leadership. The Commissioner for Works, Reuben Izeze, was also attacked, arrested and then brought before a court. NDC governorship candidate Chris Iyovwaye also claims he was prevented from entering a town hall in Agholokpe by individuals suspected of being political thugs, an allegation rejected by the local branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
