APC speaks out against violence at political events, urges police action

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the recent attacks on political gatherings across Nigeria. This includes the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress town hall meeting in Lagos. They are calling on security agencies to arrest and punish those responsible for these actions.

In a statement released on Friday, Dele Alake, the spokesperson for the APC campaign council, urged all political parties, politicians, and their supporters to show restraint. He said they should avoid actions that could lead to crises and public disorder as the elections approach.

On Friday, attackers disrupted a town hall meeting organized by NDC supporters in Lagos. Political violence has been reported in different parts of Nigeria ahead of the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027. This has raised concerns about the safety of political events and their supporters.

Reacting to these incidents, the campaign council called the attacks in Edo, Cross River, and Gombe, along with other violent acts against party supporters and political leaders, unacceptable.

The statement 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, and 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 move forward with the election campaign, political parties, politicians, and supporters must hold back and avoid actions that could spark unnecessary crises and disorder.

“We call on the security agencies to be more responsive and vigilant in preventing any form of political violence. They must ensure that those who instigate and carry out these attacks are caught and punished according to the law.

“Political parties and candidates should focus on issues that will improve the lives of Nigerians instead of promoting violence at political events.”