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By Sabiu Abdullahi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has condemned the disruption of a town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos, urging security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible.

The council also denounced the growing incidents of violence at political gatherings ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such actions could threaten public order and democratic participation.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Dele Alake expressed concern over the attack on the NDC event, where Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, was scheduled to meet supporters.

Daily Trust had reported that suspected thugs invaded the venue and attacked supporters ahead of the meeting.

Alake said the APC campaign council had observed reports of violent incidents at political gatherings in different parts of the country, including Edo, Cross River and Gombe states.

He described the attacks targeting political leaders and supporters, irrespective of party affiliation, as unacceptable.

The statement specifically condemned the disruption of the NDC’s scheduled town hall meeting in Lagos and called on security agencies to strengthen their response to political violence.

It urged the authorities to remain vigilant, prevent further attacks and ensure that those who instigate or participate in political violence are arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The council also appealed to political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint as campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum.

It stressed that political campaigns should focus on issues capable of improving the lives of Nigerians rather than actions that could provoke violence and create unnecessary tension.

The APC campaign council further urged political actors across party lines to promote peaceful engagement and respect the rights of others to participate in the democratic process.

By Ahmad Deedat Zakari

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) rearraigns Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha on charges boardering on money laundering. He has been rearraigned in a Lagos Special Offences Court sitting at Ikeja, Lagos.

The commission made this known through a post on their verified Facebook account on Wednesday, 12-1-2022.

The post reads: “Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, have re-arrested a suspected internet fraud star, Ismaila Mustapha for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities of alleged proceeds of crime”

The statement also noted that Mompha was arrested on Monday, January, 10, 2022.

The Commission added that: “The suspect is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited on an amended twenty two-count charge boardering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9bn (Thirty-two Billion Nine Hundred Thousand Naira brought against him by the EFCC”

The Instagram celebrity was first arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja on October, 19, 2019. And since his first arrest has been in and out of the courtrooms.