Violence Erupts in Ondo State Ahead of Governorship Election

Strategic Insights -

Tensions are running high in Ondo state as the governorship election approaches, with both the APC and PDP accusing each other of violence. According to reports, the convoy of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the APC was attacked by hoodlums allegedly affiliated with the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, at Oba Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area. In retaliation, the APC accused the PDP of vandalizing ten of Jegede's campaign vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu, was attacked by hoodlums allegedly affiliated with the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, at Oba Akoko.
  • The PDP accused the APC of vandalizing Jegede's campaign vehicles, while the APC accused the PDP of setting ablaze a branded campaign vehicle donated to the APC by Ambassador Sola Iji.
  • A driver of the APC vehicle was injured in the attack and is receiving treatment at a government hospital.
  • The PDP has suffered a series of attacks in the state in recent times, including the vandalizing of Jegede's billboards.
  • The state police commissioner, Bolaji Salami, has deployed mobile policemen to curtail the crisis.

Statistics:

  • At least 10 campaign vehicles of the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, were vandalized.
  • A driver of the APC vehicle was injured in the attack.
  • The APC accused the PDP of setting ablaze a branded campaign vehicle.

Sources:

  • Vanguard (2020) - "Akeredolu's Convoy Attacked by Hoodlums, 10 of Jegede's Vehicles Vandalised"
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com) - Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (2020) - "Ako Akoko Clash: Ondo PDP Candidate Vehicle Set Ablaze, 10 Others Vandalised"