Political violence occurred in Ondo State between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the African Democratic Party (ADP) in Ondo town on Thursday.
According to a report by Punch, the violence which started on Thursday evening following a verbal argument between both sides, snow-balled into full-fledged violence with scores of people injured and no fewer than 15 cars vandalized or destroyed.
Local sources say, the political violence is connected with the upcoming local council polls in the state on Saturday, August 22 which is also tied to the October Governorship election in the state.
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Tensions have been high among APC members as well as between APC and other political parties in the state. Although, the Inspector General of Police announced the deployment of 5,000 policemen to the state for the council polls, it has not deterred party faithful from engaging in political violence.
Many residents have likened the charged political atmosphere to the political crisis between Late Chief Omoboriowo and Late Pa Adekunle Ajasin during the governorship tussle of 1983.