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The on going ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state was temporarily disrupted on Saturday as armed thugs invaded the state party secretariat at Oke Ado Ibadan.
Some party leaders including members of the National Assembly from the state were reportedly attacked.
The party in a statement by its Secretary, Mr. Mojeed Olaoya accused the Minister of Communications, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, of leading about 150 armed miscreants to the venue.
The party however said tbe fracas that broke out would not stop the congress.
Mr. Olaoya said that the 7-man Congress Committee led by Alhaji Musa Halilu is meeting elected members of the party including Governor Abiola Ajimobi, the Minister from the state, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu, members of the National Assembly including Senator Sumonu and State House of Assembly, some party chairmen, party leaders across Ibadan and the APC executives to allay their fears over the attack, noting that other stakeholders who did not make the meeting are presently at their ward congress venue.
He said that the party will continue to ensure peace reigns in the state, explaining that dissidents are always expected in political circuits and their nuisance value are inevitable.