ADC stalwart, Dino Melaye has reacted to the disorder that occurred during a City Boys Movement empowerment programme in Owerri, where a large crowd reportedly disrupted the event and carted away several items meant for distribution.

Reports from eyewitnesses and videos shared on social media showed that groups, described by some observers as village youths, surged into the venue while empowerment materials were being shared.

The rush created confusion as some of the items prepared for beneficiaries were taken during the commotion.

Commenting on the development through his account on X (Twitter), Melaye criticised the incident, claiming the gathering was overrun by individuals he referred to as village boys.

According to him, they stormed the programme and took possession of items meant for the City Boys, leaving the intended beneficiaries scattered and unable to collect the materials. He suggested the episode reflected the influence and unity of ordinary citizens.

The City Boys Movement empowerment programme, known for distributing items such as vehicles, sewing machines, and other tools to support young people and vulnerable groups, had attracted widespread attention in Imo State.

However, the disruption at the Owerri event has generated debate online, with many raising concerns about crowd management and the fairness of how the items were eventually shared.

The incident has also drawn attention to the growing visibility of grassroots movements and the difficulties organisers sometimes encounter when coordinating large public empowerment activities.