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Political violence in Enugu State, Nigeria

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Political violence in Enugu State has intensified escalated following attacks on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). On October 10, 2026, suspected political thugs attacked NDC supporters during a campaign flag-off for governorship candidate Chinyeaka Ohaa. The violence occurred at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, where hoodlums used sporadic shootings and physical assaults to disperse security forces dispersed crowds, and at the NDC secretariat in the Government Reserved Area, resulting in vehicle damage and injuries to bystanders. where unidentified gunmen opened fire. While some initial police reports suggested a fatality, the Enugu State Police Command reported that indicated an injured man was receiving stable treatment. Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa ordered treatment, subsequent reports confirmed that NDC member Nworie Christopher died from gunshot wounds sustained during the State Criminal Investigation Department to identify attack on the perpetrators. party’s campaign office. In response, Ohaa visited the deceased’s family on October 13, citing a pattern of intimidation that includes a September 12 attack in Nkanu West. NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the attacks, violence, stating that ‘anarchy threatens all citizens’ and demanding the prosecution of those responsible. In response, the citizens’. The Enugu State Government has denied involvement. Secretary to the State Government Professor Chidiebere Onyia claimed the airport confrontation occurred because the NDC attempted failed to host a campaign event without securing secure necessary approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Onyia further alleged that opposition elements are planning to ‘import armed thugs and bandits’ into the state to incite panic ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amidst these tensions, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 candidates for the 2027 Enugu governorship election, which includes including incumbent Governor Peter Mbah and Chinyeaka Ohaa.

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