A viral video has captured the moment bystanders confronted and chased away a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he displayed campaign materials in a market, sparking reactions on social media.
The footage has triggered discussions about political campaigns amid growing public dissatisfaction over rising petrol prices and the increasing cost of living.
Reacting to the incident on X, some users warned that similar encounters could escalate into violence, while others condemned the action and called for respect for individual political choices.
Some commenters also questioned whether people were being allowed to freely express their political affiliations, irrespective of the party they support.
While a section of users appeared to justify the public’s reaction by pointing to widespread economic hardship, others insisted that political intolerance and voter intimidation should not be encouraged.
The incident has further highlighted growing political tensions ahead of the January 2027 vote, with economic frustrations increasingly shaping public reactions to campaign activities.
Watch the video:
Bystanders Chase Away APC Supporter During Market Campaign in Akwa Ibom
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Some reactions on X:
- Nkasi @Nkasi1980: Nigerians has Rejected the Man Mr Tinubu, dont risk your life campagning for him he must go
- Ondujum Suliaman Bankole @UcheUche4505: He should have gone with a security
- Adéwálé @GreatMatriix: The fact that this is Akwa Ibom
- Thomas Bassey👨🍳🍱 @Tom_bazz6: Na skit jare . This is Uyo , my home town I know the guy wella
- Deji 🚀 @iam_Shezie: This should not be encouraged.
- (Lagos remains No man’s land 🤝)I HATE NIGERIA @01NzubeDan: Please they should allow people and their choices. This is democracy
- kolaqhazim @Kolaqhazim: Two can play the game let me save this video
- Oscar Inspires @OInspires: Pls let’s be law abiding citizens, violence and social intolerance are the same problems Nigeria has been battling with since 1960. If anyone sees ligh but choses to follow the path of darkness that’s his/her problem.
- big A.A.S @smart_money7: Guys bookmark and save. They will not play the victim card this time around..
- olatunji ogunjinmi @Olatunjinmi: No now
- U arnt any better, see this amout of camera and no intervention, this Is dangerous… Be wise
- DNS @DanNyetiabasi: I dislike Tinubu and APC,
However, I am not in support of any form of Voter Intimidation
The fact that this is happening in my state is really sad.
Channel that anger to voting and defending your votes at the polling station. - UKEMY @ukemy9: This is bad but eehhh there is massive hunger and anger in the land of.
Imagine spending 5k for Tfare to work daily ×20.
Food prices high
Electricity high - Dimanche @Di_ma_nche_: This is all shades of wrong please, let him do his campaign for who he wants, it’s democracy
- gabriel chinonso @gabrielchinonso: Person wey never chop since day na him you dey come tell make he vote the cause of his hunger.