The Ondo State Woman Affairs Commissioner, Dr. Olubunmi Osadahun, was attacked in the Arigidi Akoko area of the state while distributing palliatives to alleviate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy by the government. The attack was allegedly carried out by some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the council, led by a ward Chairman named Olumide Awolumate. Awolumate claimed that the distribution of palliatives was done secretly by government officials, and he felt marginalized in the process. As a result, he decided to embarrass the commissioner.
A video circulating on social media shows a man using a blue chair to attack the commissioner. The commissioner was injured during the attack and was taken to the hospital. Eyewitnesses reported that the attacker was a member of the APC in Arigidi, and it is unclear what led to the altercation between him and the commissioner. However, some young boys loyal to the commissioner retaliated and dealt with the attacker.
In another video, Awolumate claimed that he was assaulted in his house by the commissioner and her son, with the presence of a police officer. He stated that the commissioner's son attacked him and tore his clothes, while the commissioner herself joined in beating him.
The female commissioner reported the incident to the Divisional Police Officer, and her daughter, Dr. Jumoke Bakare, confirmed that her mother has been hospitalized after the attack.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, represented by his Information and Orientation Commissioner, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, announced that 1,200 bags of rice would be distributed to 6,000 households in the council to provide relief.
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