APC Accused of Breeding Culture of Violence in Nigeria's Elections

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The Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for promoting a culture of violence in Nigeria during the ongoing elections. In a lengthy statement, Fani-Kayode called on the APC's presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, to rein in his supporters or face consequences for the unprovoked attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan and his campaign team. The APC has been accused of orchestrating and funding the violent actions, which have resulted in the hospitalization of six of President Jonathan's security operatives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has been accused of breeding a culture of violence during the Nigerian elections, with supporters of the party attacking President Goodluck Jonathan and his campaign team.
  • The PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation has warned the APC that if the violence continues, the consequences will be severe and worse than they can imagine.
  • Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the APC of promoting a culture of violence, citing the incident in Bauchi state where President Jonathan's supporters were stoned, resulting in the hospitalization of six security operatives.
  • The APC has allegedly conspired to hurt and intimidate President Jonathan and his supporters, despite his popularity in many parts of the north.
  • Fani-Kayode has also questioned General Buhari's qualifications to run for the Presidency, citing the lack of a secondary school certificate as required by law.
  • The PDP has condemned the APC's behavior, describing it as "utterly reprehensible" and "condemnable in the strictest terms."

Statistics:

  • Six of President Jonathan's security operatives were hospitalized after being attacked by APC supporters in Bauchi state.
  • Two incidents of violence have been reported in two days, with the first incident occurring in Katsina state.
  • Femi Fani-Kayode has served notice to the APC that if they do not desist from these unprovoked attacks, the consequences will be severe.

Sources:

  • "APC and the Culture of Violence" statement by Femi Fani-Kayode, Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation.
  • This Day/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX.