“Anambra Election Terror”: PDP Condemns Assassination Attempt on Governorship Candidate
Bloodied Ballots: Gunmen Target PDP Flagbearer The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarms after its Anambra governorship candidate, Jude Ezenwafor, survived an assassination attempt in Abuja on Sunday. Unidentified assailants opened fire on Ezenwafor’s convoy as he returned from a campaign event—an attack the PDP calls "a desperate ploy to eliminate a rising political force." PDP’s Explosive Allegations 🔴 Motive: Sabotage Ezenwafor’s surging popularity🔴 Next Phase: Smear campaigns after failed hit🔴 Broader Blame: APC’s "failure to secure Nigeria" "This won’t stop our divine destiny," declared PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba, vowing the party would still win the November 8 election. Election Security Red Alert The party demands:🚨 Immediate arrest of attackers/sponsors🚨 24/7 protection for Ezenwafor🚨 INEC/Police vigilance against further plots "Anambra is PDP territory—no bullets can change that," the statement added. Why This Matters 1️⃣ Escalating pre-election violence in Southeast2️⃣ 2023 déjà vu: Similar attacks preceded past polls3️⃣ Test for democracy: Can votes replace bullets? Voices of Defiance 🗣️ "We’re unbowed. Anambra will reject terror politics." – PDP Chieftain🗣️ "IGP must act […]