By Chesa Chesa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the recent attacks on political gatherings in parts of the country, calling on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The council specifically condemned reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as violence targeting party supporters and political leaders across party lines.
It also condemned the disruption of the scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos on Thursday.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, urged political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint as electioneering activities gather momentum.
He warned against actions capable of triggering unnecessary crises and public disorder, stressing the need for peaceful political engagement.
The council called on security agencies to strengthen their vigilance and respond promptly to threats of political violence.
It also urged them to ensure that those instigating or perpetrating violence are apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The statement further urged political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues that would improve the lives of Nigerians rather than resort to violence at political events.
