An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Edewor Akpedafe, has been hospitalised after he was allegedly attacked and severely beaten by suspected thugs.
Akpedafe, who is the Secretary-General of the APC in Uwheru Kingdom, was reportedly attacked during a meeting held at the residence of Olorogun Miller Uloho, Advisory Chairman of the Ughelli North Local Government Council.
The motive behind the alleged attack has also yet to be fully established, while details surrounding the identities of those responsible remain unclear.
Party members have reportedly condemned the incident, describing the alleged attack as unacceptable and calling on security agencies to investigate the matter and bring anyone found culpable to justice.
The development comes amid heightened political activities in the state, where disagreements among political actors and party members have occasionally generated tension.
Sympathisers later took him to the office of the Police Area Commander in Ughelli, where the Area Commander was said to have directed that he be immediately taken to a hospital for medical attention.
Akpedafe is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital, with medical personnel attending to injuries reportedly sustained to his head and other parts of his body.
The alleged assault has heightened concerns among residents of Uwheru and political stakeholders in Ughelli, particularly as the incident reportedly occurred during a meeting purportedly convened to mediate the longstanding dispute and seek a peaceful resolution.
Further details, including the victim’s condition and any arrests made in connection with the incident, are expected as the investigation progresses.
