Major cities around the nation have seen the start of Peter Obi’s Labour Party supporters’ rallies.
The “Obidients,” (supporters of the LP candidate) gathered in Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, and Edo, among other states in Nigeria, at key locations.
The protests took place on Saturday, the 62nd anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
In Lagos, the supporters began their march from Admiralty Junction and proceeded along a main road into Lekki.
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In an apparent attempt to avoid conflict with the police already stationed at the Lekki Toll Gate, they made stops at each intersection while marching toward the Jakande and Elegushi axis while displaying flags, banners, and other decorations.
On Wednesday, a Lagos court rejected the rally’s plan to congregate at the Lekki Toll Gate.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, were also ordered by the court to guarantee that the ruling was followed.
The goal of the event, according to its organisers, is to build up organic support for the LP presidential candidate before the general elections in February of next year.
Together with Datti Baba-Ahmed, Obi, a 61-year-old former governor of Anambra State, is running. The two are up against opponents from the Peoples Democratic Party, the New Nigeria People’s Party, the All Progressives Congress, and other parties.
