APC Calls for Action Against Violence at Political Events After NDC Meeting Attack

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned recent attacks on political events, including a disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) meeting in Lagos. The council is calling on security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for these violent acts.

The attack on the NDC meeting took place in the Oregun area of Ikeja around 11:00 a.m. at the Classique Event Centre. It occurred just before the arrival of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Witnesses reported that armed thugs invaded the venue, causing panic among attendees and leading to damaged vehicles and broken glass.

A supporter who was injured during the attack described how hoodlums armed with cutlasses attempted to disrupt the gathering. However, additional NDC members were able to mobilize and push back against the attackers, who eventually fled the scene.

The APC campaign council has labeled these violent actions as unacceptable. They are urging security agencies to enhance their efforts to prevent such incidents and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. They also called on political parties and candidates to focus on constructive campaigning rather than inciting violence.

This incident is part of a troubling trend of attacks on political gatherings across Nigeria, with similar incidents reported in Edo, Cross River, and Gombe states. The APC is advocating for restraint among political parties and their supporters to maintain peace during the election season.