Lagos APC Denies Sponsoring Attack at Peter Obi’s Ikeja Town Hall

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday denied sponsoring or encouraging the attack that disrupted a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential campaign town hall in Oregun, Ikeja.

Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo said those linking the ruling party to the incident had presented no credible evidence.

He said party leaders and campaign officials were in Epe for the APC’s own campaign launch that day and urged anyone with evidence about the attack to submit it to security agencies.

The party also called on the police and the Department of State Services to investigate threats to public peace.

The attack took place as supporters gathered at the Classique Event Centre for a meeting organised for NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

TheCable said its multimedia journalist, Samuel Adebanjo, was assaulted and robbed of his camera, stabiliser and microphone while covering arrivals.

Premium Times reported damage to several vehicles. Obi later arrived at the venue, according to Daily Post.

The NDC’s national campaign spokesperson, Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, condemned the attack and called for those responsible to be investigated and prosecuted.

The identities and political affiliations of the attackers remain unconfirmed. Premium Times said it was unable to reach the Lagos police spokesperson for comment, News About Nigeria reports.