Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday forced their way into the secretariat of the (APC) in Akure, the Ondo State capital, interrupting a stakeholders’ meeting in progress.
The attackers allegedly assaulted the Ondo State APC Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, along with other senior party officials who were present at the gathering.
Witnesses said the group, wielding sticks, machetes, and other crude weapons, suddenly invaded the venue, shouting threats and creating panic, which compelled party members to flee for safety. The disruption ultimately led to the abrupt end of the meeting.
Responding to the incident, Adetimehin explained that the meeting had been convened to strategise ahead of the party’s ward congress. He claimed he was seriously assaulted by the hoodlums, whom he identified as members of the state chapter of the (NURTW).
“They came in force this morning and ordered everybody to leave. They claimed the governor owns the party.
“We told them we were not challenging anybody’s authority, but they attacked us. They dragged me to the floor. I didn’t bother; they took away my two phones from my pocket, along with my wristwatch,” he stated.
Adetimehin further revealed that his personal driver was also attacked during the incident. He added that some of the injured victims have been taken to hospital for medical attention.
As of the time of filing this report, the police had not issued an official statement on the matter.