Supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Obidients have defied the presence of heavy security in the Lekki area of Lagos State to hold their rally.

The Supporters, known as ‘Obidients’ on Saturday morning, October 1, were seen in mass number as they marched at the Lekki-Epe Expressway, chanting ‘Obi! Obidient!’

Sharing a video on Twitter, a tweep, @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!”

Also, @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.”

The PUNCH reported that the Lagos State Police Command had on Friday warned against any form of the rally at the Lekki Toll gate, citing the court order that prohibited it.

According to other tweeps who shared images, the rally also seemed to be held in other parts of Lagos, like Festac town, Surulere and the National Stadium.

Another tweep, @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. Gridlocks have now been recorded around the Lekki area as the Obidients continued their rally.

Gridlock At Lekki Toll Gate Due To Obidients Rally

Following the campaign of the supporters of the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi (Obidients) at the Lekki toll-gate, there has been a traffic jam in the area.

Both private and commercial bus drivers were perceived to find alternative routes out of the traffic on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, as the traffic was at a stand still.

Meanwhile, a commercial driver who opted for all his passengers to get another bus said, “Obidient people are campaigning at the toll gate, I have been in this traffic for too long, I’m going to turn back at Jakande roundabout. I wouldn’t be heading to Lekki Phase 1 again.”

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