PDP Faction Attacked During Oyo State LG Congress

On a Saturday, suspected political thugs attacked a faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Nyesom Wike during a local government congress in Oyo State. The violence occurred in various locations, including Ibadan North and Ogbomoso, leading to injuries for at least ten individuals and significant property damage estimated in millions of naira.

Hazeem Gbolarumi, a former deputy governor and leader of the faction, was targeted, with three vehicles vandalized at his residence in the Bodija area of Ibadan. Prof.

Abdulrahman Akinoso, the Oyo State chairman of the Wike-led faction, confirmed the attacks, stating they were not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of violence during the congresses across the state. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlad Olayinka, acknowledged the incidents and stated that investigations are underway to take appropriate action against the perpetrators.