Supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Yusuf Ahmed Datti defied both rain and the police to hold rallies as announced in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.

“We are taking back our country come 2023”, some chanted as they marched in the Lagos area.

In Lagos, amid heavy security at the Lekki Toll gate, the supporters chanting solidarity songs marched through the Lekki gate and it was obvious they were conscious of the court restriction as they heightened their voices as they massed through the now memorial Gate.

The rallies which coincided with Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary held at strategic places in Lagos, Abuja,  Kaduna, Abia, Edo, amongst other states in Nigeria.

In Lagos, the supporters started the walk from the Admiralty Junction moving through the major road in Lekki.

They made stops at every junction waving flags, banners and other paraphernalia as they rally towards Jakande, Elegushi axis, an apparent move to avoid confrontation with the police already stationed at the Lekki Toll Gate.

The rally, according to the conveners, is to garner organic support for the LP presidential candidate ahead of next February’s general elections.

The rallies were largely peaceful and supporters shared free food and drinks.