The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Chinyeaka Ohaa, has visited party members injured during an attack on a ward meeting in Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area.

Ohaa, who condemned the incident, pledged to take responsibility for the victims’ medical expenses and other necessary costs associated with their treatment and recovery. The visit was reported on Sunday, September 20, 2026. �

Punch Newspapers +1

The attack occurred on September 12 at Ihuani Awkunanaw, Obuoffia, during an NDC monthly ward meeting. The party said eight members sustained gunshot injuries, while the Enugu State Police Command confirmed that armed men disrupted the meeting and ordered an investigation. �

Punch Newspapers +1

Speaking during his visit to the victims, Ohaa said he was at the hospital not only in his capacity as the NDC governorship candidate but also as a citizen and indigene of Nkanuland.

“I saw their pain. No political ambition is worth the blood of an Enugu citizen.

“No political disagreement should ever lead to this. No ambition is worth the blood of an Enugu citizen,” he said. �

The Sun Nigeria

Ohaa assured the injured party members that they would not be left to bear the financial burden of their treatment.

“On behalf of my family, I want to personally assure you that we will stand with you. We will take responsibility for your medical care and every necessary obligation connected to your treatment and recovery,” he said.

“You should not have to worry about medical bills while you fight to regain your health. Your only responsibility now is to heal.”

The NDC candidate also called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the attack.

He urged the authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible, irrespective of their political affiliation or connections.

“We need justice, but we also need prevention. We cannot wait for another citizen to be shot before we take action,” he said.

Ohaa expressed concern over reports of disruptions at other political gatherings in Nkanu West on the same day, including an incident at St Joseph Primary School, Agbani.

He said such incidents highlighted the need for security agencies and political leaders to take steps to prevent violence during political activities.

“Violence must never become a language of politics in Enugu State,” Ohaa said.

He also appealed to political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, elder statesmen, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to speak out against political violence.

“This is bigger than NDC. It is bigger than the PDP, Labour Party, APC or any other political organisation.

“Today, it may be an NDC meeting. Tomorrow, it could be another party. If we allow violence to become normal, eventually every political gathering becomes a potential danger zone,” he said.

Ohaa urged political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully, disagree without violence and compete without intimidation.

He further appealed to his supporters not to retaliate, saying the party would pursue lawful channels in responding to the incident.

“We will not answer violence with violence. We will not encourage revenge. We will not allow anger to destroy the peace we are seeking to protect,” he said.

The governorship candidate said residents should be able to participate in political activities without fear and deserve a government that respects their lives and dignity.

He added that if elected in 2027, his administration would prioritise security, justice, dignity and opportunity for residents.

“Enugu must not bleed for politics. Nkanuland must not become a theatre of political violence.

“Every life matters. Every citizen matters. Every vote must be protected,” Ohaa said.