Tension rises in Akure, Ondo State, as suspected hoodlums storm a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), injuring party officials and forcing an abrupt end to deliberations ahead of the party’s Ward Congress. The incident, which occurs at the party secretariat in the state capital, leaves several members wounded and sparks renewed concerns over political violence and internal party disputes in Nigeria.
According to eyewitness accounts gathered by Mediaplusng.com, the attackers, reportedly linked to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo State, invade the APC secretariat during an ongoing stakeholders’ meeting. The group allegedly storms the premises armed with sticks, machetes, and other crude weapons, shouting threats and ordering participants to vacate the venue immediately. The disruption brings the high-level political gathering to a sudden halt.
Party sources confirm that the meeting is convened to strategize and prepare for the upcoming Ward Congress, a critical internal process that shapes grassroots leadership within the APC structure. However, the violent interruption shifts focus from political planning to safety concerns, as attendees scramble for protection amid the chaos.
Further details obtained by Mediaplusng.com reveal that the Ondo State APC Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, sustains injuries during the invasion. He alleges that he is physically assaulted by the hoodlums, who accuse party leaders of challenging certain political interests within the state. The chairman describes the attack as coordinated and forceful, stating that the assailants drag him to the ground and seize personal belongings, including mobile phones and a wristwatch.
In his reaction, Adetimehin maintains that the stakeholders’ meeting is purely an internal party affair aimed at strengthening party unity and organizing the Ward Congress. He insists that no faction or authority is being challenged and expresses shock at the level of aggression displayed by the attackers. According to him, the violence is unprovoked and undermines democratic engagement within the party.
Mediaplusng.com also reports that the chairman’s personal driver is assaulted during the incident and sustains serious injuries. Several other party members are reportedly hurt in the melee and are rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The full extent of injuries remains unclear at the time of filing this report, but sources indicate that some victims require urgent medical attention.
Eyewitnesses recount scenes of panic as stakeholders flee the secretariat to avoid further harm. The attackers allegedly assert control of the premises temporarily before dispersing. Political observers note that such incidents risk escalating tensions within party ranks and may have broader implications for political stability in Ondo State.
Security agencies are yet to issue an official statement regarding arrests or investigations connected to the attack. However, calls grow louder for a thorough probe into the incident to ensure accountability and prevent recurrence. Analysts emphasize the importance of safeguarding political meetings and democratic processes, particularly as parties prepare for critical internal congresses and future electoral contests.
The disruption of the APC stakeholders’ meeting highlights ongoing challenges surrounding party cohesion, political discipline, and the role of non-state actors in Nigeria’s political environment. As Ondo State moves closer to its Ward Congress, party leaders face mounting pressure to restore calm, rebuild trust among members, and reinforce internal security mechanisms.
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