{
  "id": 19181102,
  "title": "IPAC welcomes directive for arrest of suspected thugs attacking opposition figures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ipac-welcomes-directive-for-arrest-of-suspected-thugs-attacking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:33:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/ipac-welcomes-arrest-of-suspected-thugs-attacking-opposition-figures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has welcomed a directive from Governor Bassey Otu to arrest suspected thugs accused of attacking opposition figures. This action is seen as a crucial step towards safeguarding political participation and maintaining peace ahead of the 2027 elections. The council believes this move will protect the rights of political parties and foster a conducive environment for peaceful political competition in the state.\n\nEngr. Effiom Edet Okon, the state chairman of IPAC, shared these sentiments in a press statement on Monday, November 9, outlining the council's plans to enhance political accountability and peaceful coexistence in the lead-up to the elections. The council cautioned political parties, candidates, and their supporters to focus on issue-based campaigns, responsible communication, and peaceful competition. They warned that political ambition should not result in violence or threaten public order.\n\nIn line with its accountability drive, IPAC plans to conduct a tour of the 18 local government areas to evaluate government projects, their implementation status, and their impact on communities. The tour will also identify areas needing intervention and provide recommendations for improved service delivery. This assessment will involve local government chairmen, security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political party leaders, candidates, aspirants, and community representatives.\n\nIPAC announced plans to host a statewide political stakeholders conference to promote dialogue, consensus-building, and responsible political participation. Additionally, a political parties' peace walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the theme \"Unity in Diversity, Peace for a Greater Cross River.\" The council reiterated its commitment to protecting the democratic space and ensuring that political disagreements do not escalate into violence as preparations for the 2027 general elections progress.",
  "summary": "The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Cross River State has welcomed the directive by Governor Bassey Otu for the arrest of suspected thugs accused of attacking opposition figures, describing it as a step towards protecting political participation and preventing violence ahead of the 2027 elections. The council said the action would help protect the rights […] IPAC welcomes directive for…",
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}