The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo State, Dr. Olubunmi Osadahun, was at the weekend, attacked in Arigidi Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state.
Osadahun was claimed to have been beaten in the head with a chair during the distribution of commodities as palliatives aimed at supporting the disadvantaged due to inflation caused by the Federal Government’s suspension of fuel subsidies.
Following allegations that the exercise was veiled in secrecy by government officials, the Commissioner was allegedly opposed by some members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in local government.
While police authorities are yet to name those behind the attack, there are claims that the APC chairman in Akoko North West Ward 1, one Olumide Awolumate, popularly called “Cuba”, is behind it.
Due to injuries sustained during the attack, the Commissioner was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Some young men identified as loyalists of the Commissioner were said to have retaliated by beating Awolumate.