THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is set to suspend the party’s ward chairman in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, Mr Olumide Awolumate, for allegedly assaulting Mrs Juliana Osadahun, the state Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development.
The state chairman of the party, Mr Ade Adetimehin, explained to newsmen on Monday that the state will deliberate on the matter today, with possible sanctions to follow.
In a video gone viral, the Chairman was seen using a chair and table on the State Commissioner.
“We don’t tolerate indiscipline in our party.
“The erring chairman would be suspended for being involved in such a public, embarrassing act.
“I have directed the party chairman in the local government to bring everybody to Akure today (Monday) and we will deliberate and appropriate sanction will be meted out where necessary. But, the ward chairman would be suspended,” Adetimehin informed.
Also speaking on the incident, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Princess Oluwatosin Ajirotutu, condemned the act, while calling on the state police command to arrest and prosecute the APC ward Chairman.
“It is displeasing and barbaric to have viewed a video clip that surfaced and has caused pandemonium in the media space and Arigidi in Akoko Northwest of Ondo State following the directive of Ondo State Government on subsidy palliatives distribution across the state.
“The action of Mr. Awolumate Olumide on Hon. Adebunmi Osadahun is condemned and he should be arrested and made to face maximum disciplinary sanction by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police while the Attorney General of Ondo State should prosecute Mr. Olumide immediately.
“Assault on womenfolk should not be tolerated in any part of Ondo State and the country. Women deserve our caring in every situation because of their sensitive roles in society,” she stated.
