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You're referring to the controversy surrounding the alleged physical altercation between Senator Dino Melaye and Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the APC National Convention in Abuja.
Here's a brief summary of what happened:
- On June 23, 2018, the APC held its national convention at the Eagle Square in Abuja, where the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, was re-elected.
- During the convention, Senator Dino Melaye, a member of the APC and Senator representing Kogi West, allegedly got into a physical altercation with Bola Tinubu, who was also present at the convention.
- According to reports, the altercation started when Melaye allegedly made some comments that Tinubu took offense to, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
- The situation reportedly escalated, with some party officials and security personnel intervening to prevent further violence.
- After the incident, Senator Melaye denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he was the victim of an attack by Tinubu's supporters.
- Tinubu, on the other hand, denied any involvement in the altercation, claiming that he was not even aware of what was happening at the time.
In the aftermath of the incident, Senate President Bukola Saraki, who is also the President of the Senate, intervened to calm the situation and prevent further escalation. Saraki, who is a member of the APC, called for calm and urged both parties to resolve their differences peacefully.
The incident has sparked a lot of controversy and debate, with many Nigerians calling for an investigation into the matter. Some have also questioned the ability of the APC to maintain internal peace and unity, given the alleged altercation between two of its prominent members.