The party issued the warning while condemning the attack on its members, leaders and supporters during a town hall meeting attended by its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Lagos governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, in Oregun, Ikeja.
In a statement on Friday signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olushile Akinyemi, the party alleged that machete-wielding thugs and armed miscreants invaded the venue shortly after the event began, attacking participants, inflicting injuries and vandalising vehicles.
The NDC described the incident as a “cowardly, premeditated, and barbaric attack”, alleging that it was a coordinated attempt to intimidate its members and suppress political participation.
The party questioned whether peaceful political gatherings had become an invitation to violence, insisting that its members would not be intimidated or forced into silence.
“Our resolve is iron. Our commitment to a free, fair, and credible electoral process is unbreakable.
“Anyone who thinks violence, thuggery, and intimidation will force us into silence or submission has gravely miscalculated,” it said.
“This pattern of political violence is becoming a dangerous trend, and we will not normalize it.
“We stand firmly by our word: anyone who attempts to rig, manipulate, or violently disrupt the coming elections will face the full consequences of their actions,” NDC added.
The party described the incident as part of a growing pattern of political violence, warning that such acts must not be normalised.
It called on the Lagos State Government to immediately order a thorough, transparent and independent investigation by the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies.
The NDC demanded that the perpetrators and their alleged sponsors be identified, arrested and prosecuted without fear or favour.
It also called on the ruling party to rein in street urchins and political thugs allegedly operating in its name or under its protection.
The party further maintained that peaceful assembly, political association and seeking change through the ballot were not crimes.
“The blood of the injured, the fear inflicted on our people, and the damage done to our vehicles will not be swept under the carpet.
Justice must be done, and it must be seen to be done,” the statement added.
The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to the democratic process, declaring that it would not be silenced by violence or intimidation.
