APC Condemns Attack on NDC Supporters in Lagos, Demands Arrest of Perpetrators
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting in Lagos, calling on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The attack occurred on Thursday at Classique Event Centre in Oregun, Lagos, where hoodlums armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones reportedly invaded the venue and disrupted the gathering.
In a statement issued on Thursday, spokesperson of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Alake, condemned the incident alongside other reported attacks on political gatherings across the country.
Alake said the council was concerned about the growing incidents of political violence, particularly attacks targeting party supporters and political leaders.
“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 violence targeted at party supporters and political leaders across party lines are condemnable,” he said.
He added that the APC campaign council strongly condemned the disruption of the NDC town hall meeting in Lagos.
Alake urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify.
He also called on security agencies to strengthen preventive measures against political violence and ensure perpetrators 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,” he stated.
The APC spokesperson further urged political parties and candidates to prioritise issue-based campaigns focused on addressing Nigerians’ concerns rather than engaging in activities capable of inciting violence.
The disrupted town hall meeting was organised for supporters of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who had gathered at the Oregun venue.
The hoodlums reportedly stormed the event around 11am, forcing participants to flee for safety.
Samuel Adebanjo, a multimedia journalist with TheCable, was also attacked during the incident. The assailants allegedly beat him and carted away his camera, gimbal and microphone.
Police operatives reportedly arrived about an hour after the attack began and fired tear gas to disperse the attackers and restore order.
