Preparations for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja have been thrown into tension following an alleged attempt by unidentified men to vandalise decorations at the venue.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening at the JD Event Centre, Abuja, where arrangements were underway for the NEC meeting scheduled for Monday, October 26.
According to organisers, the men allegedly attempted to pull down and destroy decorations installed for the meeting but were resisted and forced to leave the venue. 
The men were also alleged to have threatened to return and disrupt the proceedings.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, including the identities and motives of the men and whether the matter had been formally reported to the police.
Reacting to the development, Dr Prince, a member of the organising committee and an associate member of Northern Integrity Professionals, condemned the alleged action and called for respect for democratic rights.
“This is totally uncalled for. We are in a democratic setting, and everyone must be allowed to exercise their civic rights without intimidation,” he said.
Prince expressed concern over what he described as the deterioration of democratic practices, urging citizens and international observers to demand respect for constitutional rights and democratic institutions.
He said attempts to intimidate participants or disrupt lawful political activities should not be allowed in a democratic society.
