One Of The Thugs Who Disrupted NDC Meeting In Lagos Says He Came To Beg For Money

By Akinwale Kasali

One of the thugs that disrupted the Townhall Meeting of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, held at the Classic Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos on Thursday 12th, 2026, has disclosed that he came there to beg for money.

He distanced himself from going there to wreak havoc and cause mayhem.

In a video circulating online, the apprehended man was heard making the weird statement while being questioned about his presence at the venue.

“I did not come to do anything. I only came to beg for money,” he said.

Recall that tension broke out at the NDC Town Hall meeting as suspected political thugs invaded the venue leading to pandemonium.

However, some NDC supporters reportedly confronted the attackers and managed to apprehend one of the suspected thugs during the fracas.

His response has attracted reactions on social media, with some Nigerians expressing surprise at his explanation and questioning the circumstances surrounding the disruption.

The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of political gatherings and the growing tension surrounding political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Meanwhile, the identities and affiliations of those involved in the disruption have not been independently established.

But the All Progressives Congress, APC, has distanced itself from the attack, calling on security agents to bring anyone culpable to book.