The supporters, who accompanied Tinubu to the venue to receive his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, almost caused a stampede when the surging crowd rudely forced their way into the hall.
There was drama at the National Collation Centre in Abuja as a large number of supporters of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stormed the International Conference Centre (ICC) and forced the main door of the hall open after overwhelming the security personnel at the venue.
The supporters, who accompanied Tinubu to the venue to receive his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, almost caused a stampede when the surging crowd rudely forced their way into the hall.
The security operatives had prevented many of them who were not officially invited from gaining access to the hall due to the limited number of seats.
It was at that point that the crowd forcibly shoved the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) manning the gate, overpowered them and trooped into the hall.
The situation led to the breaking of the door of the building. Many people lost their mobile phones, shoes and wristwatches in the process.
Many dignitaries including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, were also caught up in the melee as they struggled to gain entrance into the hall.