Lagos APC Responds to NDC Attack Claims, Calls for Calm

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not rush to conclusions or make unfounded claims about the disruption of a political meeting held by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ikeja.

The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, shared this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. He was responding to questions about the alleged attack on NDC members and the party’s claim that the APC was involved in the incident.

Oladejo stated that the APC follows the rules of law and order. He emphasized that the party would not make assumptions about what happened.

“We’re a party governed by law and order. But we won’t jump the gun and make unnecessary assumptions,” he said.

He also urged Nigerians to pay attention to what he called recent threats from opposition parties to cause chaos in the state.

“The threats to unleash chaos by the opposition parties recently should not be ignored by the public.

“Our democracy cannot thrive on anarchy and disorderly conduct,” he added.

Oladejo noted that the APC is dedicated to democratic values, peaceful political discussions, and respect for the law. He pointed out that political competition should not lead to violence, intimidation, or actions that could harm democratic institutions.

The spokesman called on political parties and their supporters to show restraint and follow the law, especially as campaigns for the 2027 general elections start to heat up.

He also urged security agencies to stay alert and fulfill their duties to maintain public peace.

Oladejo insisted that political disagreements should be settled through lawful democratic methods instead of actions that could lead to tension and unrest.

He said the APC would continue its political work through persuasion, issue-focused campaigns, grassroots mobilization, and the ballot box.

NAN reported that the Lagos APC, in a statement released on Thursday by Oladejo, denied claims that it was behind the disruption of the NDC meeting in Ikeja.

The party called the allegation reckless, baseless, and irresponsible. They insisted they neither sponsored, encouraged, nor took part in any actions that could violate the rights of opposition parties.

The statement pointed out that the alleged incident happened on the same day the APC officially launched its 2027 general election campaign in Epe, which is far from Ikeja.

According to the statement, the party’s leaders, elected officials, executives, campaign team, and other stakeholders were all present at the Epe event.

The APC accused some opposition political figures of threatening to create violence and make the political environment unmanageable.

It asked the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to look into these threats, gather information, and take action against anyone guilty of causing trouble.

The party urged the NDC to provide any credible evidence linking individuals or groups to the disruption to the appropriate security bodies instead of making public accusations.

The APC reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence, democratic competition, and the rule of law. They said they would not be distracted from governance and their 2027 election campaign.