APC Condemns Attack On NDC Lagos Meeting, Seeks Arrest Of Perpetrators
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting in Lagos, calling on security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The council also urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of escalating political tensions or undermining public peace ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Its spokesperson, Dele Alake, made the appeal in a statement issued on Thursday, condemning reported attacks on political gatherings in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as other incidents involving political leaders and supporters across party lines.
The Lagos incident occurred at about 11 a.m. at the Classique Event Centre, along Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja, where preparations were underway for a town hall meeting involving the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Neither candidate had arrived when suspected political thugs reportedly invaded the venue, forcing attendees to flee and causing panic in the surrounding area. Motorists also made abrupt U-turns to avoid the disturbance.
Vehicles belonging to party members and supporters were vandalised, while broken glass littered parts of the venue. A supporter who sustained a head injury told Channels Television that the attackers were armed with cutlasses and that additional NDC members were mobilised to confront them, forcing the assailants to retreat.
Reacting, the APC campaign council described political violence and intimidation as unacceptable in a democratic society. It urged security agencies to strengthen preventive measures and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
The council further appealed to political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues affecting Nigerians, rather than actions capable of provoking hostility among supporters.
It stressed that the 2027 electoral process should be characterised by peaceful engagement, political tolerance and respect for the rule of law, irrespective of party affiliations.
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