APC Condemns Attacks on NDC, Urges Police to Arrest Perpetrators

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned recent attacks on political gatherings across Nigeria, urging security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.

The council specifically condemned the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos on Thursday, November 12, as well as reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states.

The position was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, who called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Alake described the reported incidents as unacceptable, warning that violence at political gatherings could create unnecessary crises and threaten public order.

He said the campaign council expected security agencies to become more responsive and vigilant in preventing political violence and ensuring that those who instigate or carry out attacks face the law.

“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 read.

The council also urged political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on policies and issues that could improve the lives of Nigerians rather than engage in activities capable of provoking violence.

The statement followed the disruption of an NDC town hall meeting in the Ikeja area of Lagos, where suspected hoodlums reportedly invaded the gathering and forced participants to flee.

The incident also triggered a confrontation between the attackers and some party supporters, while police personnel were reportedly deployed to restore order.

The NDC subsequently accused the APC of being responsible for the attack, an allegation the ruling party denied.

The APC campaign council’s condemnation comes amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, with concerns mounting over the safety of political leaders, supporters and campaign participants.

The council maintained that all political parties should be allowed to organise meetings and campaign without intimidation, harassment or violence.