The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the growing incidents of violence at political gatherings across the country, calling on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The council specifically condemned reported attacks in Edo, Cross River and Gombe states, as well as violence targeting political leaders and supporters across party lines.
It also denounced the disruption of a scheduled town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos, describing the incident as unacceptable.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dele Alake, the APC Presidential Campaign Council urged political parties, politicians and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of triggering crises and public disorder as political campaigns intensify.
The council called on security agencies to strengthen their response to threats of political violence, remain vigilant during political activities and ensure that those who instigate or perpetrate attacks are apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
It further urged political parties and candidates to focus their campaigns on policy issues and programmes that would improve the living conditions of Nigerians rather than engage in activities capable of promoting violence at political events.
The council reiterated the importance of peaceful political participation and the protection of democratic activities across the country.
