Political Violence: Tinubu, Obi Condemn Attacks, ADC-PCC Threatens International Litigation
*President urges security agencies to confront anti-democratic agents *Charges fellow politicians to shun violence *NDC presidential candidate vows to protect votes, says party will deploy agents from polling units to
President Bola Tinubu has sternly condemned political violence linked to campaigns of various political parties across Nigeria. He has directed security forces to confront thuggery and other anti-democratic actions with full force. Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, also condemned the assault on his supporters during a town hall meeting in Lagos. Obi pledged that the NDC would protect its votes in the 2027 general election and ensure the electoral process is monitored thoroughly.
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) threatened to report alleged attacks on its members to international judicial and human rights institutions. They accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fomenting political violence against opposition parties. Tinubu urged fellow politicians to avoid violence and stressed that electoral campaigns should focus on issues that benefit Nigerians.
He affirmed that his administration would ensure a peaceful and fair election and called on political leaders to behave responsibly.
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