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BREAKING: Fear As Alleged Political Thugs Burn Down ADC Secretariat, Disrupt Inauguration Of Exco In Ekiti
Tension gripped Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday, as suspected political thugs set ablaze the Secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), destroying property worth millions of naira.
The early-morning attack, which occurred at the Basiri area of Ado-Ekiti, came just hours before the scheduled inauguration of the party’s executives across wards, local governments and the state.
Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums, who arrived in multiple vehicles, shot sporadically into the air to scare residents before setting the building on fire. Office equipment, sound systems, plastic chairs and canopies were all destroyed in the inferno.
A few hours later, the same group reportedly regrouped and stormed the venue of the planned inauguration, dispersing party members, journalists and guests. Vehicles and motorcycles parked at the scene were vandalised, while chairs and canopies already arranged for the event were destroyed beyond repair.
Despite the attack, ADC National Secretary and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, arrived amid tight security and went ahead with a brief inauguration of the newly affirmed executives.
Addressing journalists afterwards, Aregbesola condemned the incident, describing it as “a shameful act of political intolerance and a dangerous threat to democracy.”
“The beauty of democracy lies in freedom of association and participation without fear. What happened today is a descent into fascism,” he said.
Also reacting, former Ekiti Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, described the attack as “an act of political terrorism.”
He criticised the police for their slow response, saying security agencies failed to protect the party’s property despite early reports.
“We were let down. Two hours after we reported the midnight attack, there was still no protection. This is unacceptable,” he said.
Confirming the incident, Ekiti Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, had ordered a full-scale investigation to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
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