The All-Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, has called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals instigating or perpetrating violence at political gatherings.
Its spokesperson, Mr Dele Alake, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, urged security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent political violence ahead of 2027 general elections.
Alake condemned recent attacks at political events in Edo, Cross River and Gombe, describing them as threats to democratic participation.
He also condemned attacks targeting political supporters and leaders across party lines.
The APC-PCC specifically denounced the disruption of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) scheduled town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday.
Alake said: “We have observed the recent spate of violent attacks at political gatherings in parts of the country.
“The reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe, and other violence targeted at party supporters and political leaders across party lines are condemnable.”
He urged security agencies to remain vigilant and respond promptly to emerging threats against political gatherings.
The spokesperson further called for the apprehension and punishment of those responsible, in accordance with the law.
Alake urged political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint as preparations for the 2027 elections gathered momentum.
He cautioned against actions capable of triggering unnecessary crises and disrupting public order.
The minister of solid minerals development also urged political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on issues affecting Nigerians’ welfare.
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He stressed that political campaigns should promote policies capable of improving citizens’ lives rather than encourage violence.
Credible News reports that campaign violence has escalated of recent across the country with over 30 attacks on campaigns, convoys and gatherings since campaigning began on 19 August 2026, according. A report by the Centre for Social Justice counted 70 election-related attacks across 19 states and the FCT this year, leaving at least 27 people dead.
On 4 November, suspected thugs stoned the convoy of opposition candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Calabar, damaging vehicles. On 7 November, an NDC procession in Asaba, Delta State, was attacked, leaving one person dead and five injured. Days later, thugs disrupted an NDC congress in Enugu, while police fired tear gas at a building housing ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar in Birnin Kebbi.
The violence peaked on 12 November, when armed men wielding axes and machetes stormed an NDC town hall in Lagos, injuring supporters and robbing a journalist of his equipment. The same day, the House of Representatives constituted a cross-party committee to investigate campaign violence, reporting within three weeks. Opposition parties blame ruling-party thugs; the APC denies involvement and demands evidence.
