Thugs Disrupt APC Senatorial Primary in Ondo, Shoot Senator’s Car
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- •The attack occurred on May 18, 2026, during the APC senatorial primary in Ondo State.
- •The car of a sitting senator was shot at by armed thugs during the disruption.
- •Similar violent incidents targeted APC primaries in Lagos, Kaduna, and Kogi states in May 2026.
- •An APC aspirant filed a petition to President Tinubu alleging manipulation of the Ondo House of Representatives primary.
- •Police intervened to prevent further violence at the Ondo primary but the disruption affected the voting process.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the APC leadership investigates and sanctions those responsible for the Ondo primary violence then party members and voters may regain some trust in the fairness of the candidate selection, improving APC's electoral prospects in Ondo State.
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