Supporters of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, have defied Police order against holding a rally at the Lekki toll gate.
The supporters popularly known as ‘’Obidients’’ trooped out in their numbers on Saturday, Oct. 1st to march at the Lekki-Epe Expressway chanting ‘Obi! Obidient!’
Different videos and tweets have been shared on Twitter in support of the march.
@Nkemchor posted, “The police presence at Lekki did not stop youths from gathering. Very proud of this generation. If Lekki is your route, join them!”
@eklepatience tweeted, “All we want is a genuine leader that’s ready to serve Nigerians we’re not asking for too much nah just give us Peter Obi. Festac Lagos is Obidient.”
@BensonIbeabuchi, tweeted, “Youths defy rainfall to come out in support of the Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi at Lekki, Lagos on October 1, 2022.’’
It was reported that the Lagos State Police command had on Friday, had warned against any form of rally at the Lekki Toll gate, citing the Court order that prohibited it.
According to tweets shared, the rally is also ongoing in other parts of Lagos, like Festac town, Surulere and the National Stadium.