The former Ushongu Local Government Area Chairman, Asawa Joe, lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital after political thugs descended on him for wearing Atiku’s t-shirt.

A source at the scene of the incident stated that Asawa was attacked alongside other People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidates’ supporters at the rally.

Asawa took to his Facebook page to share photos of himself lying on the hospital bed while stating that he had just regained consciousness.

It is important to note that the Benue state governor, Gov Ortom and the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar are not on a good term.