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According to reports, there was a disagreement over how palliatives should be distributed in the neighborhood that led to the confrontation, which turned into a physical assault.
The APC ward chairman's home was the scene of the development.
In a since-viral video, Awolumate is seen striking the commissioner with a plastic chair during the altercation.
Onlookers were astonished by how intense the physical altercation was, and the video has generated a lot of discussion on social media.
Following the occurrence, there has been significant condemnation from many different angles, along with demands for an exhaustive investigation.
Concerned residents and political watchers have urged the APC leadership in Ondo State to act quickly and decisively to address the problem and bring those responsible for their conduct accountable.
The APC ward chairman explained his version of events, saying: "I was assaulted in my home by the power-drunk Commissioner for Women Affairs and her son in front of a police officer.
"I was playing Ludo at home. She suddenly appeared with her son, another male, and a police officer. The policeman informed them that I was required at the Oke-Agbe station when they arrived. The Commissioner's son lunged at me and began to assault me before I could react. In fact, he tore my garments.
"He thrashed me with the help of his mother, the commissioner. The police officer they brought was around throughout the entire time.
However, it was impossible to contact the commissioner to get her account of what happened. According to reports, she was admitted to and getting care at an unnamed hospital.