An alleged slapping incident involving Amanda Pam, a senatorial candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly occurred at a party meeting in Kabusa Ward following a disagreement over the proposed distribution of money among participants and groups present at the gathering.
According to an eyewitness account, the meeting had proceeded peacefully until its conclusion, when discussions reportedly turned to financial support for those who attended and expenses incurred in organising the event. What began as a disagreement over the sharing arrangement allegedly escalated into a confrontation between Amanda Pam and a youth described as a stakeholder at the meeting.
The account claimed that Amanda Pam initially proposed distributing ₦500,000 among participants but later increased the amount to ₦1 million after reportedly taking the large turnout into consideration. However, some youths at the gathering were said to have argued that the proposed sum was insufficient to cover the expenses incurred in organising the meeting.
The disagreement reportedly deepened when Amanda Pam proposed dividing the money into four portions, with separate allocations for the party structure, women, youths and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
According to the eyewitness, the proposed arrangement generated further dissatisfaction among some participants, particularly representatives of other groups, including Southeast and Northern groups, who reportedly felt excluded from the proposed distribution.
As tensions mounted, Amanda Pam allegedly decided to leave with the money rather than proceed with the distribution. The decision reportedly provoked further objections from some youths, one of whom allegedly approached her to appeal that, at the very least, the expenses incurred in hiring chairs and canopies for the meeting should be reimbursed.
It was during this exchange, according to the account, that the situation allegedly deteriorated into a physical confrontation. The eyewitness claimed that Amanda Pam became angry and slapped the stakeholder following the disagreement.
The alleged incident has raised questions about how financial arrangements, competing interests and disagreements are managed within political party structures, particularly at ward-level meetings where party leaders, supporters, youth groups and other stakeholders come together.
Beyond the alleged physical confrontation, the account also points to a possible dispute over inclusion and the distribution of resources among groups represented at the meeting. If accurately reported, the disagreement highlights the potential for misunderstandings to escalate when participants believe their contributions or expenses have not been adequately recognised.
However, the account remains an eyewitness allegation, and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently established. Amanda Pam’s response to the allegation was not included in the account available for this report. It is therefore important that she be given an opportunity to state her position, while other participants and relevant party officials may also help clarify what transpired.
For a political figure seeking senatorial office, the episode presents questions about stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and the handling of disagreements among party members and supporters. Nevertheless, the allegation should not be treated as an established fact without further verification and responses from the parties involved.
Chronicles Reporters will continue to follow developments surrounding the incident and any further clarification from Amanda Pam, the aggrieved stakeholder and the NDC leadership