On Tuesday, a meeting of stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State became violent when a group of alleged thugs attacked the party's secretariat in Akure. This incident occurred just one day before scheduled ward congresses across the state, heightening tensions within the party. Witnesses reported that the assailants were armed and expressed vehement opposition to the congress, asserting dominance by the state governor. Their statements included threats against anyone who challenged the authority of the governor concerning the congress event.

Eyewitness accounts described escalating chaos as the assailants, who were reportedly connected to the faction of the state governor, targeted party officials, including the state chairman Mr. Ade Adetimehin. The assailants made chilling assertions regarding the consequences of challenging the governance structure and indicated a willingness to use severe violence to enforce their views, creating a climate of fear among party members. This situation not only reflects internal party strife but also raises significant concerns over political violence and the autonomy of political processes in the region.

As the nation gears up for the wider APC congresses, this violence underscores the pressing issues related to party unity and the political landscape within Ondo State. With tensions running high, the aftermath of this chaotic meeting could have repercussions for both the upcoming congress and the ongoing governance in Ondo State, spotlighting the urgent need for peace and dialogue within political factions.