By our reporter 12.11.2026
Following the violence that disrupted the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi town hall meeting in Lagos, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has urged security agencies to be at alert to prevent a recurrence.
A statement signed by Dele Alake who is the spokesperson of the APC presidential council condemned the violence saying political parties must not instigate violence but camp on issues.
Thugs armed with machetes had invaded the venue of the town hall meeting in Oregun. However, NDC supporters rallied round to force the thugs into a retreat.
“We have observed the recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in parts of the country,” Alake said in his statement.
“The reported attacks in Edo, Cross River, and Gombe, and other violence targeted at party supporters and political leaders across party lines are condemnable.
“Our campaign strongly condemns the disruption of today’s scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos.
“As we proceed with the electioneering campaign, political parties, politicians, and supporters must restrain themselves and avoid acts that could create needless crisis and public disorder.
“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.
“Political parties and candidates are enjoined to campaign on issues that uplift the lives of Nigerians and not to instigate violence at political events.”
