Summary: *A disturbing video has surfaced online showing the moment armed thugs descended on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, Cross River State — here’s what we know so far.*
A chilling video has gone viral on Nigerian social media showing the terrifying moment thugs, brandishing machetes, launched a brazen attack on the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar, Cross River State.
The shocking footage, which has since been making the rounds on Twitter (now X), WhatsApp groups, and Instagram pages across the country, captured the alarming scene as the attackers moved aggressively toward the convoy, sending fear and outrage rippling through Nigerians online and offline.
What Happened?
The incident reportedly occurred earlier today in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, as Peter Obi was conducting campaign activities ahead of the upcoming elections. The video clearly shows individuals armed with machetes charging toward the convoy in what many Nigerians are describing as a coordinated act of political violence.
Nigerians React With Outrage
As expected, the video did not sit well with Nigerians — particularly members of the Obidient movement, who took to social media in their thousands to condemn the attack. Many are demanding immediate investigation and accountability from security agencies.
This kind of brazen attack on a presidential candidate raises serious questions about the state of electoral security in Nigeria and whether INEC and the Nigerian Police Force are truly prepared to protect candidates, voters, and the democratic process itself.
A Dangerous Precedent
Political violence has long been a dark stain on Nigeria’s electoral history. From the volatile days of the First Republic to more recent election cycles, the use of thugs and hired muscle to intimidate political opponents remains a troubling reality.
That a presidential candidate’s convoy can be openly attacked with machetes in broad daylight is not just alarming — it is a direct threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
Stay with us as this story develops. Share your thoughts in the comments below — what do you think should be done to curb political violence in Nigeria?
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