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“Arrest Perpetrators Of Political Attacks” – APC Campaign Council Urges Security Agencies
following reported attacks on political gatherings in parts of the country
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of political violence following reported attacks on political gatherings in parts of the country.
The council also condemned the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos on Thursday.
In a statement issued on November 12, the spokesperson of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Alake, expressed concern over what he described as a recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in different parts of the country.
He specifically mentioned reported incidents in Edo, Cross River and Gombe, as well as attacks targeting political leaders and supporters across party lines.
The council said it strongly condemned the disruption of the NDC’s scheduled town hall meeting in Lagos.
It urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint as electioneering activities gather momentum, warning against actions capable of triggering public disorder.
“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,” Alake said.
The council called on security agencies to strengthen efforts to prevent political violence and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
“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,” the statement said.
It also urged political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues affecting Nigerians rather than engaging in activities capable of provoking violence.
Political parties and candidates are enjoined to campaign on issues that uplift the lives of Nigerians and not to instigate violence at political events,” Alake added.
