Lagos APC denies sponsoring disruption of NDC event, says it was in Epe

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations that it sponsored the disruption of a political gathering organised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ikeja, describing the accusation as baseless and politically motivated.

The party said its leaders and members were engaged in the official flag-off of its campaign for the 2027 general elections in Epe, Lagos State, on the day the alleged disruption reportedly occurred.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Lagos APC spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, maintained that the party had neither sponsored nor participated in any action intended to disrupt the constitutional right of another political organisation to assemble and campaign.

Oladejo described the allegation as an attempt to associate the ruling party with an incident for which, according to him, no credible evidence had been presented.

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He argued that the APC’s statewide mobilisation in Epe made the allegation particularly questionable, noting that party leaders, elected representatives, executives, campaign officials and other stakeholders were involved in the event.
“The entire APC political machinery in Lagos, without exception, was mobilised to Epe for this historic political engagement,” the statement said.

The party further maintained that, as the governing party in Lagos State, it had no interest in encouraging violence or any action capable of undermining political stability and democratic institutions.

According to Oladejo, the APC believes political competition should be guided by civility, tolerance, respect for the rule of law and the freedom of political parties to seek electoral support.

He accused the NDC of attempting to shift responsibility by blaming the ruling party instead of establishing the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.

“It is particularly unfortunate that rather than establish the facts surrounding an incident at its own gathering and identify those actually responsible, the NDC has chosen the familiar route of pointing accusing fingers at the ruling party,” he said.
The APC spokesman urged the NDC to present any evidence it might have to the relevant security agencies rather than make allegations through social media or political statements.

He also raised concerns about what he described as threats by opposition political elements to unleash violence and make the political atmosphere ungovernable, warning that such rhetoric should not be allowed to undermine public peace.

However, the statement did not identify the individuals allegedly responsible for the threats or provide specific details of the incidents cited.

Oladejo called on the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant security agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering, investigate potential threats and prosecute anyone found culpable of political violence.

He stressed that political ambition should not be used to justify intimidation or lawlessness, adding that all political parties should be able to organise meetings and campaign without fear.

“Lagos APC condemns political violence in all its forms and remains committed to peaceful coexistence, democratic competition and the rule of law,” the statement said.

The party insisted that it would remain focused on governance, development and its preparations for the 2027 general elections, while urging the NDC to stop what it described as the search for convenient scapegoats.

The circumstances surrounding the reported disruption in Ikeja, as well as the allegations against the APC, were not independently established in the statement.

The NDC’s response to the APC’s latest remarks was not included in the statement made available to this publication.

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