APC primaries: Sanwo-Olu’s aide hospitalised after peace meeting

In February 2024, a senior aide to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu was rushed to hospital after a violent clash broke out at a peace‑building meeting held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of its gubernatorial primaries. The aide, identified as the governor’s special adviser on political affairs, suffered injuries from a gun‑shot wound during the confrontation between rival party factions and was admitted to a Lagos private hospital for treatment. The incident highlighted escalating tensions within the APC as candidates vied for the party’s ticket in the upcoming Lagos governorship race. Views Nigeria