A leadership meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central was disrupted by violence on Saturday at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, following a confrontation among party members.
According to eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media, the meeting descended into chaos as some attendees allegedly engaged in physical altercations, with chairs and other objects reportedly thrown during the incident. Several people were said to have sustained injuries.
Among those reportedly affected was one of the Delta State Government’s Senior Special Assistants who appeared in widely shared videos leaving the venue during the disturbance. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified.
Sources familiar with the meeting claimed the confrontation may have been linked to disagreements among factions within the party. Some accounts alleged that supporters associated with one of the Delta State Commissioners and individuals linked to the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant were involved. However, these claims remain unconfirmed, and no official statement has attributed responsibility to any individual or group.
The incident has generated public discussion about internal party cohesion and the conduct of political gatherings in the state. Observers say peaceful dialogue and adherence to democratic principles are essential for maintaining public confidence in political institutions.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Delta State Government, the Delta State chapter of the APC, nor the Nigeria Police Force had issued a detailed official account of the incident.
Stakeholders have called for a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the disruption and ensure that anyone found responsible for any unlawful conduct is held accountable in accordance with the law.
This report is based on eyewitness accounts and publicly available video footage. Some claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication, and parties mentioned have not publicly responded to the specific allegations.
