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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