Suspected Thugs Attack Nigeria Democratic Congress Supporters During Rally in Warri

Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were reportedly targeted by suspected politically sponsored thugs during a mobilization rally in Warri, Delta State, on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The violent incident unfolded during a "1 Million-Man March" organized to rally support for the presidential movement of Peter Obi, his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the party's Delta State governorship candidate, Chris Iyovwaye.

“As of this morning, politically sponsored thugs reportedly opened fire on... the Delta State governorship candidate, members of his entourage, and other Obidient and Kwankwasiya supporters who were out campaigning in Warri.”
— Esther Umoh, Campaign Photographer

Despite the disruption, NDC leadership condemned the intimidation tactics, asserting that the party remains resolute in its grassroots engagement across the Niger Delta ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
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