APC Primary: Ondo Commissioner Assaults Journalist

 

By Our Correspondent

In a shocking turn of events at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State, Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, was involved in a physical altercation with a reporter from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Tayo Ikujuni.

The incident occurred around 11:45 am at Eji-Oba High School in Oba-Ile, the venue of Ward 9 election in Akure North Local Government Area.

Eyewitnesses report that Yusuf-Ogunleye allegedly punched Ikujuni’s hand, confiscated his cell phone, and forcibly threw it away. Additionally, he reportedly ordered his political associates to seize a Samsung tablet phone belonging to the reporter.

The confrontation erupted when Ikujuni inquired about the arrival of electoral materials as vote counting was underway. In response, Yusuf-Ogunleye verbally attacked the journalist, hurling insults and ordering him to leave the premises.

He shouted:

“Who are you. You’re a useless journalist. You’re a stupid journalist. Go away from here.”

The situation escalated until party officials and security personnel intervened, rescuing Ikujuni from the Commissioner’s aggressive behavior and his accompanying supporters.

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One response to “APC Primary: Ondo Commissioner Assaults Journalist”

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    Anthony+Ayodele

    If there were pictorial or video clips as evidence for this action, Ikujuni should file a litigation against the commissioner.

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