Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress has condemned reported cases of violence pertaining to its state congresses held last Saturday to elect delegates for the planned national non-elective convention.
The party, in a statement signed by its National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Abuja on Thursday, however, said that most of the state congresses were peaceful and conducted in compliance with the guidelines and directives given by the party to the appointed congress committees.
He, however, added that the APC received report of violence in Rivers and Kaduna states, describing it as “quite disturbing.”
Odigie-Oyegun particularly said that the party regretted the attacks in Kaduna during which two journalists sustained injuries.
He said, “The party will investigate the reported cases and take necessary actions in line with the party’s constitution against whoever is found culpable. The party congratulates and commends all the states whose exercise went peacefully. Where grievances have been reported, the party shall examine such cases and address them accordingly.”
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