ANAMBRA GUBER ASPIRANT JUDE EZENWAFOR SURVIVES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN ABUJA.

The political landscape of Anambra State has been jolted by a brazen assassination attempt on Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming November 8, 2025 election.

Ezenwafor was reportedly shot and seriously injured on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Abuja, raising significant concerns about the safety of political actors and the integrity of the electoral process in the state.

PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE SHOT IN ABUJA

Sources close to the incident indicate that Ezenwafor was ambushed by unknown assailants late on Friday night as he was returning home from an appointment in Abuja.

The attack, which reportedly occurred in the Wuse 2 area of the FCT, saw multiple gunshots fired, leaving Ezenwafor and two other unidentified individuals with serious injuries.

Initial reports suggest he sustained gunshot wounds to his legs.

EZENWAFOR HOSPITALIZED, UNDERGOING TREATMENT

Following the terrifying ordeal, Ezenwafor was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Abuja where he is currently receiving intensive medical care.

Doctors are reportedly preparing for surgery to extract bullets from his legs.

Videos depicting his injured legs were said to have circulated within the PDP Anambra governorship forum, where a visibly shaken but resilient Ezenwafor expressed profound gratitude for surviving the attack, thanking God for sparing his life.

SaharaReporters has confirmed that Ezenwafor is alive but still undergoing treatment.

PDP CONDEMNS “POLITICALLY MOTIVATED” ATTACK

The attempted assassination has drawn widespread condemnation from various quarters, with the Peoples Democratic Party leading the charge.

The PDP, in a strongly worded statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, decried the attack as a “politically motivated plot” aimed at destabilizing the democratic process.

The party has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, demanding the swift arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

The PDP believes that “certain interests who, ostensibly being uncomfortable with the growing popularity of the PDP candidate ahead of the November election are desperate to prevent him from participating in the coming poll.”

UNCERTAIN MOTIVE AMID ELECTION FEVER

While the exact motive behind the attack remains unconfirmed by authorities, the timing – just months before the keenly anticipated gubernatorial election – has fueled speculation of a politically motivated attempt to eliminate a frontrunner.

Ezenwafor had emerged as the PDP’s candidate unopposed, signaling his strong position within the party.

He had also reportedly expressed displeasure with certain internal happenings within the party’s hierarchy, though the specifics of these grievances were not detailed.

The “Ifeabata Students Movement,” a prominent support group for Ezenwafor’s gubernatorial ambition, also released a statement expressing relief at his survival and vehemently condemning the dastardly act.

Their statement underscored the need for a peaceful and level playing field for all participants in the democratic process.

This incident casts a dark shadow over the lead-up to the Anambra State governorship election.

It serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of political contests in Nigeria and the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect candidates and ensure a free, fair, and credible election.

As investigations unfold, the political temperature in Anambra is expected to rise, with calls for peace and justice dominating public discourse.