**Thugs Storm ADC Secretariat, Leaving Trail of Destruction and Injuries** In the midst of Nigeria's bustling politics, yet another incident of violence has left many wondering about the state of our nation. In a shocking turn of events, suspected thugs attacked the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State, leaving three people injured and several vehicles destroyed. According to eyewitnesses, the attack occurred just minutes after prominent party leaders, including former Vice Presidential candidate Peter Obi, left the secretariat. The leaders had been at the venue to welcome a former Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata. Witnesses claim that the thugs moved on to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, shooting at vehicles parked outside. The ADC Chairman in Edo State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the attack, claiming that APC had threatened to disrupt the event. The Chairman has reported the matter to the police, who have assured them of an investigation. However, the Edo APC Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has a different story to tell. He claims that the attack was a result of factionalism within the ADC party, and that they should not drag the APC into their internal conflicts. The police, in a statement, confirmed the attack, but disputed the ADC Chairman's claims of APC involvement. According to the police, the attack was a result of a group of suspected hoodlums who disrupted the premises and chased attendees away. The incident has left many worried about the state of our nation's politics. With the 2023 elections barely behind us, it seems that the politicking is far from over. As we navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries, it's imperative that we find a way to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The security personnel have been deployed to the area to maintain law and order, and the situation is currently under control. However, the question remains: how can we prevent such attacks from happening in the first place? Only time will tell.