Nigerian music promoter, Ijoba Danku, has alleged that he was assaulted in Lagos, claiming the attack was linked to his open support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Danku, known within Nigeria’s street-hop music scene for promoting emerging artistes and for his association with controversial acts, said the incident occurred on Friday in Lagos, near the popular New Afrika Shrine, a major nightlife and cultural hub.
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In a video shared on social media from his hospital bed, Mr Danku dismissed suggestions that the incident was a random robbery or street altercation. Instead, he described it as a targeted attack driven by political disagreement.
“I was attacked yesterday, on the street of Illeshu, by some boys, just because I am supporting APC, Asiwaju 2027”, he said, referring to Mr Tinubu’s anticipated bid for a second term. “They wounded me and damaged my car.”
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Escalation
He added that his attackers allegedly confronted him over his political stance before the situation escalated into violence.
“I just want to tell my fans all over the world that I am fine. I will be back. I am receiving treatment,” he said.
Despite the incident, Mr Danku maintained that he would not withdraw his support for the president.
The police authorities in Lagos had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.
The incident comes amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections, with public figures increasingly facing backlash over their affiliations.
PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify Mr Danku’s claims.
