The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the disruption of a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting in Lagos, calling on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The council also urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of triggering violence and public disorder ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, made the call in a statement on Thursday while condemning reported attacks on political gatherings in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as other incidents involving political supporters and leaders across party lines.
The APC specifically condemned the attack on the NDC’s scheduled town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos, where suspected political thugs reportedly invaded the venue.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. at Classique Event Centre along Kudirat Abiola Way, where preparations were underway for a town hall meeting involving the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Neither Obi nor Kwankwaso had arrived at the venue when the attackers struck, according to witnesses.
The incident reportedly caused panic as attendees fled for safety, while motorists made abrupt U-turns to avoid the disturbance.
Vehicles belonging to NDC members and supporters were vandalised, with shattered glass scattered around the venue.
A supporter who sustained a head injury told Channels Television that hoodlums armed with cutlasses invaded the area in an attempt to disrupt the gathering.
The supporter added that additional NDC members were mobilised to resist the attackers, who eventually retreated.
Reacting to the incident and other reported attacks on political gatherings, the APC Presidential Campaign Council described political violence as unacceptable and urged security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent further incidents.
It called on the authorities to identify, apprehend and prosecute individuals who instigated or participated in the attacks in accordance with the law.
The council further appealed to political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues that would improve Nigerians’ lives rather than encourage violence at political events.
The statement comes amid growing concerns over attacks and disruptions involving political supporters as parties prepare for the 2027 general elections.
