Thugs Storm APC NASS Primaries in Ondo, Disrupt Results Announcement

On Sunday evening, some persons suspected to be political thugs, allegedly linked to a disqualified All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant in Ondo state, stormed the party's state secretariat in Akure. This move temporarily disrupted the collation and announcement of results from last Saturday's primary elections. The disruption was temporary, but it caused a lot of concern.

The suspected thugs, who were allegedly mobilised by the disqualified aspirant, demanded that the committee chairman, Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, suspend the announcement of results. The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and people started leaving because nobody wanted the situation to degenerate into violence. They didn't want things to get out of hand.

According to eyewitnesses, the thugs stormed the secretariat during the exercise and shouted, threatening to disrupt the entire process. At some point, the environment became unsafe for many people. It wasn't a safe place to be. The chairman of the party in the state, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party executives, electoral officials, delegates, and supporters, were said to have exited the venue through the back door as tension escalated. They didn't hesitate to leave.

Security operatives drafted to the venue were said to have evacuated the members of the seven-man National Assembly Primary Election Committee led by Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi from the secretariat as a result of the attack. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the electoral process in Ondo state. It's clear that the situation is volatile.

“It was a disqualified aspirant who allegedly mobilised the thugs to the venue, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense, and people started leaving because nobody wanted the situation to degenerate into violence,” a source said. The source didn't mince words.

The leadership of the party in the State hadn't reacted to the incident, as the election committee chairman later released the final results of the election in the early hours of Monday. They didn't comment on the incident. The incident has sparked fears of further violence and disruption in the electoral process. People are worried about what might happen next.

The APC primaries in Ondo state have been marred by controversy and violence, with several aspirants accusing each other of foul play. The party has struggled to maintain order and discipline among its members, leading to concerns about its ability to conduct free and fair elections. They can't seem to get it together.

In the midst of the chaos, the people of Ondo state are left wondering what the future holds for their state. They're trying to figure out what's going to happen. Will the APC be able to restore order and conduct a peaceful election, or will the violence and disruption continue? The people of Ondo state deserve better - they deserve a peaceful and orderly election.

The APC must take immediate action to address the violence and disruption in its primaries. The party must ensure that its members are held accountable for their actions and that the electoral process is free from intimidation and violence. They can't afford to wait. The people of Ondo state deserve a peaceful and orderly election, and it's the responsibility of the APC to provide it. They're counting on the party.

As the situation continues to unfold, the people of Ondo state will be watching closely to see how the APC handles the crisis. They're waiting to see what the party will do. Will the party be able to restore order and conduct a peaceful election, or will the violence and disruption continue? The answer to this question will have a significant impact on the future of the state and the country as a whole. It's a critical moment.

The incident at the APC state secretariat in Akure is a stark reminder of the challenges facing the electoral process in Nigeria. The violence and disruption that marred the primaries are a cause for concern. The APC must take immediate action to address the issue. The people of Ondo state deserve better, and it's the responsibility of the APC to provide a peaceful and orderly election. They won't settle for anything less. The party's ability to provide this is crucial to the state's future.