EKITI LGA, Kwara State – Party Primaries in Ekiti Local Government Area turned chaotic on 16th May 2026 following an alleged physical altercation involving the Executive Chairman of Ekiti LGA, Hon. Wale Awelewa, and former council chairman, Hon. Dele Abiodun.
According to eye witness, Hon. Dele Abiodun attended to the call on the invitation of Chief J.B Ayeni, a community elder and ward leader. Upon Abiodun’s arrival, he was attacked by the sitting chairman and his aide, who grabbed him and struck his head against his vehicle in the presence of stakeholders, including Chief J.B Ayeni.
Eyewitnesses explained how Hon Abiodun was rescued by others at the scene. After which the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police at the Osi Division.
As of press time, Hon. Wale Awelewa and Hon Dele Abiodun had not issued a public response to the allegations. Efforts to reach the Ekiti LGA Secretariat for comment were unsuccessful. The Kwara State Police Command has not released an official statement on the incident.
The incident has heightened tension in Ekiti LGA, with community members calling for calm and a thorough investigation.
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