A significant coalition meeting featuring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and others descended into turmoil as delegates from Jigawa State caused a disruption.
The coalition meeting taking place at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly interrupted due to a disagreement regarding representation for Jigawa State.
Tensions flared when former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, declared a delegate to speak on behalf of the state.
In reaction, numerous Jigawa delegates rushed the stage, preventing the individual from speaking and insisting they would not accept representation from those appointed.
As the situation heightened, security personnel, including members of the Nigerian Police, DSS, and private guards, rapidly formed a protective circle around prominent figures such as Atiku, Amaechi, and others.
Order was restored after several minutes of discussions, as Mustapha Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, along with another delegate, was appointed to represent the state.”
