Lagos APC primaries turn violent

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 19, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Violence broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Lagos, resulting in the hospitalization of a commissioner and injuries to others. Armed men, suspected to be political thugs, attacked participants. Additionally, Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications, announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primaries in Gombe State.

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