Our Reporter
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has been attacked by suspected political thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Sowore confirmed the incident in a brief statement on his official Facebook page on Friday, saying they were attacked inside the restaurant.
He wrote: “We were just attacked by thugs inside a restaurant in Ado Ekiti.”
The number of assailants involved in the attack and whether anyone was injured is yet to be confirmed.
The incident comes amid growing political activities in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Security agencies have repeatedly warned politicians and their supporters against violence before, during and after elections.
However, the police have not independently confirmed the reported attack on Sowore as of the time of publication.
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