The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare, has confirmed an attack that disrupted a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held in Ibadan.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday during a gathering involving party leaders and aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections at the APC secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area.

According to reports, the meeting was interrupted when aggrieved party members staged a protest over alleged imposition of candidates and unfair selection processes ahead of the primaries.

The protesters, who stormed the venue, demanded transparency in the nomination process and insisted that all aspirants should be given equal opportunity through free and credible primaries rather than decisions influenced by money or internal preferences.

Speaking on the development, Sadare described the incident as a coordinated attack aimed at destabilising the party’s internal structure and disrupting its ongoing reconciliation efforts.

He alleged that the attackers were sponsored and arrived in large numbers, armed with weapons and charms, to cause chaos during the meeting.

“The protesters were sponsored to disrupt the existing peace that the party is enjoying,” Sadare said.

He added that the violence, which lasted for about two hours, resulted in significant damage to property within the secretariat, including shattered vehicle windshields, damaged tyres, broken windows, and destroyed office doors.

While confirming that no fatalities were recorded, Sadare noted that the incident had been reported to security agencies, with investigations already underway to identify those responsible.

“The attacks were carried out by disgruntled elements, but we are grateful that no life was lost,” he said, adding that law enforcement authorities have begun probing the incident.

The APC in the state says it remains committed to restoring calm and ensuring that internal disagreements are resolved through party structures rather than violence.