The lagos APC Reacts to Disruption of NDC Political Gathering in Ikeja

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will not jump to conclusions over the disruption of a political gathering organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ikeja.

The party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the position known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria while reacting to allegations that NDC members were attacked and the APC’s subsequent denial of involvement.

Oladejo said the APC was committed to law and order and would not make assumptions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“We’re a party governed by law and order. However, we won’t jump the gun and embark on needless assumptions,” he said.

However, he urged Nigerians to take seriously what he described as recent threats by opposition parties to unleash violence in Lagos State.

“The threats to unleash mayhem by the opposition parties recently should not be lost on the public. Our democracy cannot thrive on anarchy and disorderly conducts,” he added.

Oladejo reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to democratic principles, peaceful political engagement and respect for the rule of law.

He urged political parties and their supporters to avoid violence and intimidation, particularly as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify.

The APC spokesperson also called on security agencies to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to protect public peace.

He maintained that political disagreements should be addressed through lawful democratic processes, adding that the APC would continue to pursue its political ambitions through issue-based campaigns, persuasion, grassroots mobilisation and the ballot box.

The party had earlier denied allegations that it sponsored the disruption of an NDC political gathering in Ikeja.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Oladejo described the allegation as baseless and irresponsible, insisting that the APC neither sponsored nor participated in any action intended to undermine the constitutional rights of opposition parties.

The party said the alleged incident occurred on the same day it held the official flag-off of its 2027 election campaign in Epe, where its leaders, elected representatives, executives and campaign officials were reportedly present.

The APC also accused opposition political elements of threatening to unleash violence and disrupt the political atmosphere in the state.

It urged the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services and other security agencies to investigate the alleged threats and prosecute anyone found culpable.

The party further challenged the NDC to submit any credible evidence linking individuals or groups to the disruption to the relevant security agencies rather than making public accusations.