APC Condemns Attacks on NDC Supporters, Urges Police to Arrest Perpetrators

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned recent attacks on political gatherings in parts of the country, including the disruption of a town hall meeting organised by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos.

The council called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the incidents.
In a statement issued on Friday, the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, urged political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of triggering crises and public disorder as electioneering activities gather momentum.

The statement followed the disruption of an NDC town hall meeting in Lagos by suspected attackers on Friday.

Political violence has also been reported in Edo, Cross River and Gombe ahead of the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, raising concerns about the safety of political gatherings and supporters.

The campaign council described the reported attacks and other acts of violence targeting political leaders and supporters across party lines as condemnable.

It said, “We have observed the recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in parts of the country. The reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe, as well as other acts of violence targeting party supporters and political leaders across party lines, are condemnable.

“Our campaign strongly condemns the disruption of today’s scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos.

“As we proceed with the electioneering campaign, political parties, politicians and their supporters must exercise restraint and avoid acts capable of creating needless crises and public disorder.

“We call on the security agencies to be more responsive and vigilant in preventing political violence of any kind and ensuring that instigators and perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“Political parties and candidates are enjoined to campaign on issues that will improve the lives of Nigerians rather than inciting violence at political events.”