Olubunmi Osadahun, Ondo state commissioner for women affairs, was on Sunday attacked and injured during the distribution of subsidy palliatives procured by the state government.
The incident occurred in Arigidi-Akoko, in Akoko north-west LGA of the state.
A viral video on social media showed a man throwing a blue chair at the commissioner after which she appeared with a swollen head.
According to TVC, Osadahun was attacked by Awolumate Olumide, Akoko north-west ward 1 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over the allegation that the exercise was shrouded in secrecy by government officials.
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The commissioner was said to be at a hospital receiving medical attention.
The Ondo state government commenced the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable households in the state on Tuesday.
The programme was flagged off in Akoko south-east LGA with over 6,000 households as beneficiaries.
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