APC condemns attacks on NDC, urges police to arrest perpetrators - Punch Newspapers
The Minister of Solid Minerals and President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Director of Strategic Communications, Dele Alake, speaking on the Federal Government’s economic reforms during an interactive session with members of the APC Press Corps in Abuja. Photo credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has condemned recent attacks on political gatherings in parts of the country, including the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress town hall meeting in Lagos, and called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible. In a statement issued on Friday, the APC campaign 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. On Friday, a town hall meeting organised by supporters of the NDC in Lagos was disrupted by attackers. Political violence has been reported in parts of the country ahead of the January 16, 2027, presidential election, raising concerns about the safety of political gatherings and supporters. Reacting to the incidents, the campaign council described 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, as condemnable. Lagos council distributes food palliatives to vulnerable residents NDC blames APC for Lagos attack, ruling party denies involvement 2027: Re-elect Tinubu to complete economic reforms – Minister The statement read in part, “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.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “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 supporters must restrain themselves and avoid acts that could create needless crises and public disorder. “We call on the security agencies to be more responsive and alert in preventing political violence of any type and ensuring that instigators and perpetrators are apprehended and punished in accordance with the law. “Political parties and candidates are enjoined to campaign on issues that uplift the lives of Nigerians and not to instigate violence at political events.” Abdulrahman Zakariyau Abdulrahman is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with nearly a decade of professional experience covering political parties, elections, religion, civil society organizations, and the Nigeria Governors Forum. He is also a development and strategic communication expert, skilled at analyzing complex issues and delivering impactful narratives. Abdulrahman’s reporting reflects extensive newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a strong commitment to informative and insightful journalism.
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