House of Representatives Forms Committee to Investigate Political Violence

The House of Representatives has established an ad-hoc committee to probe the causes of political violence in Nigeria as the country approaches the 2027 general election. The committee is chaired by Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere (Rep, Owan East/Owan West), with Minority Leader Fred Agbedi serving as Deputy Chairman.

Members include chairmen and deputy chairmen from the joint committees on Police Affairs and National Security and Intelligence, along with two members from each committee. This decision came after Agbedi, alongside 16 other lawmakers, moved a motion expressing concern over recent violent incidents disrupting political activities, including an attack in Enugu State on September 12, 2026, where two were injured and one allegedly killed, and an attack on APC supporters in Katsina State on October 28, 2026, resulting in 14 arrests.

The House condemned all forms of violence related to political activities and urged political entities to cooperate with security agencies to maintain public peace.