APC Convention Chaos: Tear Gas Used on Delegates, Journalists

At the APC convention, delegates and journalists encountered tear gas at the entrance as they struggled to gain entry. Mallam Auwal Umar, a delegate, reported that his colleague fainted after being hit by tear gas.

Journalist Seyi expressed frustration over the difficulty in obtaining accreditation tags, questioning the poor organization of such an important event. Security officials were instructed not to allow anyone without a tag into the venue, leading to chaos.

An anonymous source claimed police deployed tear gas whenever the crowd became overwhelming. The convention, scheduled for 5:30 PM, is expected to ratify the re-election of 30 members of the party's National Working Committee, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu anticipated to declare the convention open.