There was violent disruption of APC stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s state secretariat in Akure the state capital during which the State Chairman, Mr Ade Adetimehin was assaulted.
Others chieftains attacked included Chief Demola Ijabiyi, Mr Sola Ajisafe, Chief of Staff to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Dr Kola Ademujimi and others.
The victims told newsmen that the attackers claimed they were acting against perceived enemies of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa .
Relating the incident, Chief Ijabiyi said party members had converged in preparation for the ward congresses taking place tomorrow Wednesday when they were attacked.
Another Eyewitness account said that the hoodlums who stormed the secretariat chanting war songs, shouted that only the governor’s supporters would be allowed and warned others to leave the premises or face consequences.
Chief Ijabiyi condemned the attack as an assault on democratic engagement and internal party cohesion, warning that such actions, if unchecked, could destabilize the state’s political environment.
Also, Party stakeholders and members of the public have called for an urgent investigation into the incident with lawful action taken action against perpetrators to prevent a recurrence, especially as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.#
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