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Lagos NDC attack: APC ready to burn Nigeria for Tinubu - Atiku s aide

Lagos NDC attack: APC ready to burn Nigeria for Tinubu - Atiku s aide
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Demola Olarewaju, a Senior Political Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, has publicly accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of extreme political aggression. This follows an incident in Lagos where suspected APC-affiliated thugs disrupted an NDC town hall meeting.
Context & Background
  • ✦The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of violence surrounding political gatherings in Lagos.
  • ✦The rhetoric reflects deep partisan divisions between the APC and opposition figures regarding the current administration's conduct.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, who condemned the APC's alleged tactics.•Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), whose town hall meeting was disrupted by armed hoodlums.
Outlook & Next Steps
The statement serves as a public condemnation of the violence, with no further legal or administrative actions mentioned in the text.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Demola Olarewaju, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, accused the APC of being willing to destroy Nigeria to maintain President Bola Tinubu's presidency.
  • ✦The accusation follows an attack by suspected APC-affiliated thugs on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at a town hall meeting in Lagos.
  • ✦The incident involved armed hoodlums disrupting the NDC event, forcing participants to flee for safety.
Key Facts:Thursday: Demola Olarewaju issued a public statement on X regarding the APC's alleged actions.
Editorial Excerpt

Demola Olarewaju, a Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is ready to burn down Nigeria from the North to the South.Olarewaju said the APC is willing to ensure that President...

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What triggered the statement from Atiku Abubakar's aide?

The statement was triggered by an attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) by suspected APC thugs at a town hall meeting in Lagos.

What specific allegation did Demola Olarewaju make against the APC?

He alleged that the APC is prepared to burn down Nigeria from North to South to ensure Bola Tinubu remains President, even if he rules over ashes.

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