The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the council, Dr Dele Alake, the APC also expressed concern over what it described as a recent wave of violent attacks at political gatherings in different parts of the country.
Alake cited reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as violence targeting political supporters and leaders across party lines, describing the incidents as condemnable.
He urged political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint as electioneering activities continue, warning against actions capable of triggering unnecessary crises and public disorder.
The statement also called on security agencies to strengthen their response to political violence, ensure those responsible are apprehended and bring perpetrators to justice 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,” Alake said.
The APC’s reaction followed the circulation of videos showing suspected thugs armed with cutlasses, cudgels, stones and machetes disrupting the NDC town hall meeting at Classique Event Centre in Lagos.
The NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who were scheduled to address the gathering, had reportedly not arrived when the incident began.
Footage published by TheCable showed men wielding sticks storming the venue, chairs being overturned and people pushing towards the entrance. Some attendees were also seen fleeing into an adjoining compound where vehicles, including a white minibus, were parked.
Witnesses alleged that the attackers approached from the Kudirat Abiola Road axis and made remarks suggesting that NDC supporters were outnumbered and could be overpowered.
Some individuals were also reportedly overheard asking their superiors for permission to bring firearms.
The incident has added to concerns over political violence as parties and their supporters intensify activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
