Chaos Erupts as Thugs Disrupt LG Stakeholders' Meeting in Akwa Ibom

 

Tension has gripped Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following a pandemonium that erupted during an ongoing stakeholders' meeting at Mbak Atai. According to reports, the meeting was hijacked by armed thugs, leading to a chaotic situation.

The stakeholders' meeting was convened in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. However, the peaceful proceedings were disrupted when a group of thugs stormed the venue, causing pandemonium and forcing the meeting to be abruptly halted.

Eyewitnesses have described the scene as one of chaos, with the thugs reportedly engaging in acts of violence and disrupting the orderly conduct of the stakeholders' gathering. The incident has raised concerns about the security and integrity of the upcoming local government polls in Akwa Ibom.

The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) and the state's security agencies are yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, the situation has sparked outrage among residents, who are calling for a thorough investigation and appropriate action to be taken against those responsible for the disruption.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust security measures and the protection of the democratic process during local government elections in Nigeria. The authorities must ensure that such acts of thuggery and violence do not undermine the credibility and fairness of the upcoming polls in Akwa Ibom State.