The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned that it would not tolerate attacks on its members and supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s Zonal Campaign Coordinator for the North-East and North-Central, Babachir Lawal, said the party would not remain passive in the face of violence directed at its supporters.
Lawal, in a video seen by LEADERSHIP via X, said the party’s commitment to peaceful political engagement should not be mistaken for an unwillingness to defend its members.
He said the NDC would not allow its supporters to be subjected to violence simply because its political leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were committed to peaceful engagement.
“We will not turn the left cheek for you to slap after slapping the right one. We are not going to be docile to absorb any violence targeted at us and our supporters just because Mr Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are peace-loving gentlemen,” he said.
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation added that the party would not remain silent over attacks against its members.
His remarks come amid growing political realignments and preparations by parties and political groups ahead of the 2027 elections.
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