In a disturbing turn of events, the candidates for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming Lagos governorship election were tear-gassed at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2026, according to PM News Nigeria. The details of the incident are still unclear, but reports suggest that the candidates were peacefully campaigning when they were attacked. The Lekki Toll Gate has been a flashpoint for political unrest in recent years, making this incident particularly concerning. The candidates, whose identities were not immediately available, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. This incident comes just weeks before the governorship election, raising concerns about the security situation in Lagos. The police have not yet commented on the incident, and it is unclear who was responsible for the tear gas attack. As the election approaches, tensions are running high, and incidents like this underscore the need for a peaceful and fair election process.
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