Political Violence: APC Demands Arrest of Attackers, Condemns Disruption Of NDC Meeting

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned reported attacks and disruptions of political gatherings in parts of the country, calling on security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.

The council specifically expressed concern over reported incidents in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos on Thursday.

The APC Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Dele Alake, condemned the incidents in a statement issued on Thursday, describing attacks targeting political leaders and supporters across party lines as unacceptable.

Alake particularly faulted the disruption of the NDC town hall meeting in Lagos, insisting that political differences should not be used as justification for violence or the intimidation of opponents.

“Our campaign strongly condemns the disruption of today’s scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos,” he said.

He urged political parties, their candidates and supporters to exercise restraint as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum.

According to him, all political actors must avoid actions capable of triggering unnecessary crises, threatening public peace or undermining the democratic process.

“As we proceed with the electioneering campaign, political parties, politicians and supporters must restrain themselves and avoid acts that could create needless crisis and public disorder,” Alake stated.

The council also called on security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent political violence, ensure adequate protection for political gatherings and bring perpetrators to justice.

“We call on the security agencies to be more responsive and alert in preventing political violence of any type and ensure instigators and perpetrators are apprehended and punished in accordance with the law,” the statement added.

The APC maintained that political activities should be conducted in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and respect for the rights of all participants, irrespective of their political affiliations.