Chief Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra state election, has narrowly escaped death after being shot by hoodlums in Abuja. The incident occurred on Friday night when Ezenwafor was ambushed by gunmen around Wuse 2 while heading home after an appointment.
Currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Abuja, Ezenwafor revealed that he suffered serious injuries and is scheduled for surgery to remove bullets from his body. "I'm currently in the hospital. The doctors are making efforts to operate on me so that they can pull out bullets from my body," he said in a weak voice while speaking to journalists early Saturday morning.
Two persons accompanying Ezenwafor were also shot during the attack. The motive behind the assassination attempt is yet to be ascertained. Ezenwafor's team is working with security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
This incident occurs against the backdrop of the upcoming November 2025 governorship election in Anambra state, for which Ezenwafor is a candidate. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently conducting voters' registration in preparation for the poll.
Ezenwafor's close aides have expressed shock and outrage over the incident, calling on security agencies to step up security measures to protect political office holders and aspirants. The PDP has also condemned the attack, demanding an immediate investigation and swift action against the perpetrators.
The outcome of the investigation and the impact of this incident on Ezenwafor's campaign remain to be seen. However, one thing is certain: the governorship hopeful's brush with death has sent shockwaves throughout the state's political landscape.
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