APC Breaks Silence, Condemns Attack on NDC Lagos Town Hall, Demands Arrest of Perpetrators
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In a development that has attracted attention ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has publicly condemned the attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting in Lagos.
The APC campaign council, in a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, and signed by its spokesperson, Dele Alake, described the disruption of the NDC gathering as unacceptable and called on security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The attack occurred at the Classique Event Centre in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos, where NDC supporters had assembled ahead of a scheduled town hall engagement involving the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
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Suspected hoodlums reportedly invaded the venue, wielding cutlasses, cudgels and stones, disrupting preparations, damaging vehicles and leaving some participants injured.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council said political parties, candidates and their supporters must exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of triggering violence and public disorder.
It further urged politicians to concentrate on issues that would improve the lives of Nigerians rather than encourage violence at political gatherings.
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APC’s position comes amid allegations
The APC’s condemnation comes amid allegations by the NDC that the ruling party was connected to the attack. The Lagos APC has, however, denied sponsoring, encouraging or participating in the incident, challenging the opposition party to present credible evidence to security agencies.
The council’s public condemnation is therefore not a formal apology or an admission of responsibility, but a clear expression of opposition to the violence.
Democracy under pressure?
With political activities gathering momentum ahead of 2027, the Lagos incident has renewed concerns about the safety of opposition gatherings and citizens’ constitutional right to political association.
The central question now is whether security agencies will identify and prosecute those behind the attack, rather than allow another politically charged incident to fade without accountability.
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This report is based on the APC Presidential Campaign Council’s public statement and reports by Channels Television, Premium Times and other Nigerian media organisations.
Allegations of APC involvement remain unproven, and the Lagos APC has denied responsibility.
