The Obidient Movement has accused the All Progressives Congress of allegedly unleashing violence against opposition supporters across Nigeria.

The movement however, warned that the failure of security agencies to hold suspected perpetrators accountable could push the country towards anarchy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The movement cited reported attacks in Enugu, Edo, Delta and Benue states, accusing security agencies of turning a blind eye to alleged political intimidation.

In a statement on Monday, by Onyeka Dike for the

Media and Communications Directorate, the movement accused the police and the Department of State Services of failing to act decisively against suspected political thugs.

The APC and the security agencies had not responded to the allegations at the time of filing this report.

The group’s warning followed reported violence in Enugu State over the weekend, when suspected armed political thugs allegedly disrupted activities of the Nigerian Democratic Congress with gunshots.

The statement said several supporters were injured, while one fatality was reportedly recorded.

It alleged that the attackers followed NDC supporters from the airport to the party’s campaign office.

The movement also cited footage published by Premium Times, which it said showed a uniformed security operative standing by as a supporter was being assaulted.

It described the alleged failure to intervene as troubling, warning that inaction could embolden political actors to attack opposition supporters with impunity.

The group further alleged that suspects arrested over an attack on NDC members in Enugu on September 12, 2026, were released by the police, while the person who recorded and reported the incident was arrested.

It challenged Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to ensure that officers remained impartial and investigated allegations of political violence without regard to party affiliation.

In Edo State, the movement accused APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe of threatening to use AK-47 rifles against anyone standing in the way of the party’s target of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu.

It alleged that security agencies had failed to respond adequately to the threats.

The movement warned that threats of violence should not be dismissed as ordinary political rhetoric, particularly as activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.

In Delta State, the group alleged that a business belonging to an NDC member was sealed following a reported peaceful pro-NDC march.

It also accused the police of taking Sochi Okolo, an NDC member and member of the Victor Ochei Campaign Council, from his home and detaining him because he defected from the APC to the NDC.

Okolo was identified as a former senior media aide to the Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Area.

In Benue State, the movement said Igbu Terhemen, chairman of the NDC Fiidi Ward Council, was reportedly attacked and later died.

It called for a thorough investigation into his death, alleging that the incident was part of a wider pattern of attacks against the party in the state.

The movement said the reported incidents raised serious questions about the ability of security agencies to protect opposition supporters and guarantee a peaceful electoral process.

It warned that selective enforcement of the law, if established, could undermine public confidence in the police and threaten the credibility of the 2027 elections.

The group recalled that the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had repeatedly warned against Nigeria sliding into anarchy.

It said the reported attacks had made his warning increasingly urgent, urging political leaders to discourage violence and respect citizens’ constitutional rights.

The movement also cautioned that failure to arrest and prosecute those responsible for political violence could encourage citizens to take the law into their own hands.

It urged its members to remain vigilant, document threats, report attacks to the appropriate authorities and protect themselves through lawful means.

“The APC must understand that Nigeria is not its private property. No party has the right to threaten citizens into submission, and no security agency has the right to look away while Nigerians are attacked,” the statement said.

The movement warned that political violence could have devastating consequences for the country if those responsible were not held accountable. (The Guardian)