The [All Progressives Congress (APC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress) on Monday denounced the [Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Democratic_Conference) for refusing to apologise for alleged falsehoods surrounding the **Enugu State Government**'s handling of an airport gathering and a shooting at the party's secretariat over the weekend.
**What did the APC say about the NDC’s statements?**
The APC’s Enugu State publicity secretary, Chief Uche Obute, insisted that the NDC must issue an unconditional apology to the people of Enugu and to Nigerians at large for “lying to them for political gains.” He argued that the party’s claim of merely holding a reception was contradicted by promotional material that announced a “Grand Statewide Campaign Flag‑off 2026” at Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
**What was the NDC’s version of events?**
According to the NDC, the party had only organised a reception for its governorship candidate, Chinyeaka Ohaa, and had informed law‑enforcement agencies and paid the [Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)](https://faannigeria.org) for the use of the airport facilities. The party also said it was still confirming the medical condition of those injured in the alleged shooting at its state secretariat.
**How did the APC respond to the NDC’s claim of a minute’s silence?**
Obute questioned how the NDC could observe a minute’s silence for “the living” while still verifying injuries, suggesting the act was a tactic to fabricate violence and blame the APC for political advantage.
**What is the stance of the state administration?**
The APC praised the administration of [Governor Peter Mbah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mbah) for protecting democratic rights regardless of party affiliation, urging opposition parties to focus on presenting their manifestos rather than stoking tension.
**Key quotations**
> “The question is: since the NDC was still verifying the final medical status > of person or persons injured in their party fracas, how come they declared > and observed a minute’s silence to mourn the living?” – Chief Uche Obute, > APC Enugu publicity secretary.
The dispute highlights deepening political friction in Enugu ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle, with both parties accusing each other of manipulation and intimidation.