Delta APC Demands Retraction, Apology from The Guardian Over Alleged Violence Report
The Delta State APC has demanded a retraction and apology from The Guardian over a report alleging violence at its Delta Central stakeholders’ meeting, insisting the event was peaceful and warning of legal action if the publication is not withdrawn.
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The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress> (APC) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from The Guardian Nigeria over a report alleging violence at the party’s Delta Central stakeholders’ meeting, describing the publication as false, malicious and defamatory.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC rejected a report titled “Violence Rocks Delta APC Leaders’ Meeting,” insisting that the stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun, was peaceful and concluded without any disruption.
The party said the meeting attracted a large turnout of party leaders and stakeholders and was broadcast live by Arise Television and TVC News, making its proceedings open to public scrutiny and independent verification.
According to the APC, claims of violence, panic and disorder contained in the publication were a “reckless, false and sensational distortion” of what transpired during the meeting.
The statement further alleged that the video reportedly relied upon by The Guardian did not originate from the conference hall where the stakeholders’ meeting was held but from another location within the expansive PTI complex.
“It is misleading and irresponsible to associate those unrelated scenes with the APC stakeholders’ meeting,” the party said, adding that such reporting failed to meet the ethical standards expected of a reputable media organisation.
The APC also dismissed claims suggesting the existence of rival factions and leadership disputes within its Delta State chapter.
According to the party, it successfully conducted its congresses in accordance with its constitution and guidelines approved by the National Working Committee, producing what it described as the only recognised State Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Solomon Arenyeka.
The party further accused the newspaper of failing to carry out basic fact-checking, pointing to what it described as an error in identifying Sylvester Imonina as the APC’s State Publicity Secretary.
It noted that Imonina ceased to occupy the position in 2023 and that Valentine Onojeghuo is the duly recognised spokesperson of the Delta APC.
“The misidentification alone calls into serious question every other claim contained in the publication,” the statement said.
While reaffirming its commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism, the APC stressed that media reporting should be guided by accuracy, fairness and thorough verification rather than sensationalism and speculation.
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The party demanded that The Guardian retract the publication and tender an unreserved apology to the APC and its members within seven days.
It warned that failure to comply would leave it with no alternative but to pursue legal action to protect its reputation.
The APC also reiterated its commitment to strengthening party unity and supporting the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as well as the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting it would not be distracted by what it described as fabricated reports aimed at creating discord within the party.
