Hoodlums on Tuesday disrupted a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Akure, causing chaos and injuries among party leaders. The meeting, held at the party’s state secretariat, was reportedly convened to strategize ahead of upcoming ward congresses when the attackers stormed the venue.
During the disruption, the Ondo State Chairman of the party, Ade Adetimehin, was allegedly assaulted alongside other top officials present. Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums arrived suddenly, wielding dangerous weapons, forcing members to flee while several sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Adetimehin claimed the attackers targeted the meeting deliberately to halt preparations for the congresses. He alleged that personal belongings were stolen in the process and that some party leaders were taken to hospital for treatment following the violence.
Reacting to the incident, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, denied any involvement, describing the attackers as miscreants. The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the disturbance and said investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.