APC Urges Arrests After NDC Meeting Disruption in Lagos

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council condemned recent attacks on political gatherings, including the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting in Lagos. In a statement issued by spokesperson Dele Alake, the APC urged security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the violence.

The statement highlighted a concerning trend of political violence in various states, including Edo, Cross River, and Gombe, as the January 16, 2027, presidential election approaches. The APC campaign council called for restraint from political parties and their supporters to prevent actions that could lead to crises and public disorder.

They emphasized the need for security agencies to be proactive in preventing political violence and ensuring that instigators are held accountable. The statement concluded with a call for political parties and candidates to focus on uplifting Nigerians rather than inciting violence at political events.