The Action Peoples Party, APP, Imo State Chapter, has strongly condemned the alleged invasion and disruption of the Town Hall Meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, held on Tuesday, at Umuoyima Community in Owerri Municipal Council Area of the state.
The party said the strong condemnation follows the circulation of a viral video which captured an aide of the gvernor, alongside alleged political thugs at the meeting venue, chasing participants away, and disrupting the peaceful gathering.
The party alleged that several persons sustained injuries during the incident, while others were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
APP stated that it views the allegations as deeply disturbing, unacceptable, and completely inconsistent with the principles of constitutional democracy, political tolerance, and the fundamental rights guaranteed to every Nigerian under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
lt further noted that every registered political party, pressure group, and political association has the constitutional right to assemble peacefully, hold meetings, and freely associate without intimidation, harassment, or fear of violence.
The opposition party said it was regrettable that the incident allegedly occurred barely days after the reported disruption of a lawful meeting involving the APP House of Assembly candidate for Ideato North State Constituency, Mbadiwe Ogugua, in Arondizuogu Ideato North Local Government Area.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s publicity Secretary, Steve Nnadi and made available to newsmen in Owerri.
“The recurrence of such incidents raises serious concerns about the growing atmosphere of political
