Supporters and leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) along with Peter Obi, Funsho Doherty was captured singing Nigeria’s former national anthem instead of the current one.
The development played out during a town hall meeting in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, on November 12, 2026.
The gathering marked an NDC Lagos State presidential town hall meeting featuring Peter Obi, Doherty, the state governorship candidate, and other party members.
When it was time for the national anthem, the attendees opted to recite and sing the old/former national anthem rather than the newly introduced one, with some expressing that they are more familiar with the classic lyrics.
While the gesture seemed right to Peter Obi, who was sighted waving to his supporters during the recitation, notably seen was Senator Victor Umeh, who folded his arms and didn’t join in the singing.
The development has raised questions and controversies online, while many supporters of the movement defend the action, others opted that someone who’s bidding for the highest position should not go against the constitution of the state.
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– Thugs Attack
GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that there was palpable tension after suspected political thugs attacked supporters of NDC, during the town hall meeting in the state.
The hoodlums, who were armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, stormed the venue of the event while the meeting was still going on.
The attackers were said to have invaded the hall, disrupted proceedings and sent participants scampering for safety.
Many of the supporters ran in different directions to escape the attack, while chairs and other items at the venue were scattered in the confusion that followed.
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