APC Condemns Attack On Jonathan’s Convoy In Katsina

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has strongly condemned the
reported stoning of the campaign convoy of President Goodluck
Jonathan in Katsina State on Tuesday, saying violence of any kind
is totally unacceptable to the party.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by its National
Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said President
Jonathan should be free to campaign anywhere in the country
without hindrance.
It said even though the attack on the President’s convoy took
place a day after the provocative death-wish-for-Buhari newspaper
advertorial that was put out in the name of the President, nothing
justifies the stoning of the President’s convoy anywhere in the
country.
APC restated its commitment to a continuous enlightenment of its
members and supporters to eschew violence before, during and
after next month’s general elections, and urged other parties to
follow suit.
”We consider election as a celebration of democracy, not a do-or-
die affair. Whether or not one agrees with the campaign message
of any party, engaging in violence negates the very essence of
democracy and should be condemned by all,”