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DEVELOPING: Protesters storm APC secretariat in Ekiti, demand state chairman’s resignation (photos)

Protesters are currently at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state.

The Ekiti chapter of the party is embroiled in a crisis over the governorship primary election which held on Saturday, May 5, the Cable reports.

DEVELOPING: Protesters storm APC secretariat in Ekiti, demand state chairman’s resignation

Protesters gather in front of the APC secretariat in Ekiti. Credit: The Cable

The exercise was disrupted while 27 of the 33 aspirants who took part in it are reportedly calling for a fresh primary.

Wielding placards and chanting different songs, the Cable reports that the protesters are asking the chairman of the party in the state, Jide Awe, to step down.

Here are more pictures from the ongoing protest:

DEVELOPING: Protesters storm APC secretariat in Ekiti, demand state chairman’s resignation

Wielding placards, the protesters are calling for resignation of the state's party chairman, Jide Awe. Credit: The Cable

DEVELOPING: Protesters storm APC secretariat in Ekiti, demand state chairman’s resignation

The protesters displaying a banner calling for the conclusion of the party's gubernatorial primary election. Credit: The Cable

DEVELOPING: Protesters storm APC secretariat in Ekiti, demand state chairman’s resignation

"Jide Awe must go! Leave our party for us!" - That's the inscription on the placard displayed in the picture.

Source: Naija.ng


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