NDC Officials In Alimosho Raise Alarm Over Threat To Demolish Building Hoisting NDC Banner

By Akinwale Kasali

Tension is brewing in Alimosho, Lagos State, over the threat by alleged   All Progressives Congress members  to demolish a building in the area for displaying the banner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress , NDC.

Reportedly, some APC stakeholders in Alimosho allegedly threatened to demolish a building housing the office of the NDC unless the Party’s banner is removed.

Obiasogu David, a Chieftain of the NDC raised alarm over this development, expressing deep concern over what he described as growing political intolerance and intimidation targeting opposition activities in pthe state.

​According to David,  the landlord of the property instructed the Caretaker to tell the NDC Local Government Chairman to pull down the only Party’s  promotional banner displayed outside the Party’s office, and this was reportedly carried out by the Caretaker identified as an elderly Woman.

Coincidentally, the Caretaker carried out this instruction at a time the NDC officials were holding a meeting inside the venue, leading to  argument, and restriction from the NDC Party Members from allowing the Caretaker carry out such action.

Confronted by the opposition from party members, the caretaker reportedly softened her stance and disclosed that the landlord was acting under severe pressure and threats of building demolition from individuals identifying as APC officials if the banner was not taken down by Tuesday.

​NDC members at the scene questioned the selective enforcement, pointing out that banners belonging to other tenants and political entities remain displayed on the same building without interference.

Despite the caretaker leaving the venue with a warning that the ultimatum remains in place, Party representatives insisted the banner would remain.

​The incident has drawn widespread attention across political circles, with opposition leaders and civil society figures tagged on social media to highlight the escalating standoff in Nigeria’s largest municipal area.

Recall that the NDC Woman Leader in Lagos Island Local Government in Lagos State had lamented about the  threat to life they face from opposition on a daily basis, calling on INEC and Security Agencies to address the escalating situation,  stressing that there is life after election.

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Alimosho Local Government remains the most populated in Lagos State, and historically remains a critical battleground and stronghold in Lagos politics.

The call by the NDC for Security Agencies and INEC to address the issue of intimidation and threats has however sparked conversations among prominent political figures and activists—including prominent supporters of rival political coalitions—raising concerns over political rights, freedom of association, and equal access to public visibility ahead of political activities in the State.