Thugs Assault APC Officials at Ondo Secretariat Meeting

On February 17, 2026, thugs invaded the APC secretariat in Akure during a stakeholders' meeting, resulting in the assault of several party officials, including the chairman Engr. Adetimehin and NDDC Commissioner Hon. Otito Atikas. The attack occurred abruptly, causing panic among attendees who fled the scene.

Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, armed with sticks and machetes, threatened participants and forced them to abandon the meeting. Engr. Adetimehin was beaten and had personal items stolen during the chaos.

The incident was reportedly orchestrated by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), who claimed they were acting on orders from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to prevent the congress from taking place. The attack has raised concerns about the safety and political climate in Ondo State, highlighting the dangers posed by political thuggery.