The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State in the 2027 elections, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, weekend, said no political ambition is worth the blood of citizens of the state.

Ohaa spoke when he visited the eight victims of the recent shooting at Ihuani Awkunanaw, Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, which occurred on September 12, 2026.

He said the visit was predicated on his status as a son of Nkanu land, and not based on politics.

According to him, “I did not go to the hospital simply as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. I went as a brother, as a son of Nkanu, and as a fellow citizen of Enugu whose heart is deeply wounded by what happened. I looked into the eyes of people who went to a political meeting peacefully and returned with gunshot wounds.”

The Enugu State Police Command had earlier confirmed that the meeting was disrupted by armed men, and consequently ordered an investigation into the incident.

Ohaa urged politicians to eschew violence to avoid crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.

In his words, “Whatever the final findings of the investigation may be, one thing is already clear: violence must never become a language of politics in Enugu State. And this concern goes beyond one political party.”

He expressed worries that similar incidents occurred at some wards within Nkanu on the same day.

Quoting him, “Reports of disruptions involving other political gatherings in Nkanu West on the same day, including the incident at St Joseph Primary School, Agbani, make the situation even more disturbing and deserving of urgent attention from our security agencies and political leaders.

“We must not allow Nkanuland, or Enugu State to become a place where citizens are afraid to attend political meetings, express their opinions or participate in democracy.”

He wished the wounded quick recovery, adding that, “You are not alone. I have seen your wounds. I have heard your stories. I have seen the fear and pain in your eyes. I want to personally assure you that we will stand with you.”

He used the visit to announce that he would defray the hospital bills of the affected.

“We will take responsibility for your medical care and every necessary obligation connected to your treatment and recovery. You should not have to worry about medical bills while you fight to regain your health,” he said.

He called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to conduct “a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the Obuoffia incident and every related act of political violence”, and demanded that “those responsible should be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law, regardless 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 security should be everybody’s business, noting that, “If we allow violence to become normal, eventually every political gathering becomes a potential danger zone. I therefore appeal to our former governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, elder statesmen, political leaders, civil society organisations and all people of conscience across Enugu State to speak up.”

He also spoke on pro-violence people ahead of the 2027 election. He said NDC would remain peaceful.

Ohaa said, “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. Our response will be courage, lawful action, unity and an unwavering commitment to democracy. The people of Enugu deserve to participate in politics without fear. They deserve to attend meetings without wondering whether they will return home safely.”

He assured residents of the state of his commitment to building a state “where security, justice, dignity and opportunity are not privileges reserved for a few, but rights enjoyed by every citizen”.

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State in the 2027 elections, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, weekend, said no political ambition is worth the blood of citizens of the state.

Ohaa spoke when he visited the eight victims of the recent shooting at Ihuani Awkunanaw, Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, which occurred on September 12, 2026.

He said the visit was predicated on his status as a son of Nkanu land, and not based on politics.

According to him, “I did not go to the hospital simply as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. I went as a brother, as a son of Nkanu, and as a fellow citizen of Enugu whose heart is deeply wounded by what happened. I looked into the eyes of people who went to a political meeting peacefully and returned with gunshot wounds.”

The Enugu State Police Command had earlier confirmed that the meeting was disrupted by armed men, and consequently ordered an investigation into the incident.

Ohaa urged politicians to eschew violence to avoid crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.

In his words, “Whatever the final findings of the investigation may be, one thing is already clear: violence must never become a language of politics in Enugu State. And this concern goes beyond one political party.”

He expressed worries that similar incidents occurred at some wards within Nkanu on the same day.

Quoting him, “Reports of disruptions involving other political gatherings in Nkanu West on the same day, including the incident at St Joseph Primary School, Agbani, make the situation even more disturbing and deserving of urgent attention from our security agencies and political leaders.

“We must not allow Nkanuland, or Enugu State to become a place where citizens are afraid to attend political meetings, express their opinions or participate in democracy.”

He wished the wounded quick recovery, adding that, “You are not alone. I have seen your wounds. I have heard your stories. I have seen the fear and pain in your eyes. I want to personally assure you that we will stand with you.”

He used the visit to announce that he would defray the hospital bills of the affected.

“We will take responsibility for your medical care and every necessary obligation connected to your treatment and recovery. You should not have to worry about medical bills while you fight to regain your health,” he said.

He called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to conduct “a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the Obuoffia incident and every related act of political violence”, and demanded that “those responsible should be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law, regardless 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 security should be everybody’s business, noting that, “If we allow violence to become normal, eventually every political gathering becomes a potential danger zone. I therefore appeal to our former governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, elder statesmen, political leaders, civil society organisations and all people of conscience across Enugu State to speak up.”

He also spoke on pro-violence people ahead of the 2027 election. He said NDC would remain peaceful.

Ohaa said, “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. Our response will be courage, lawful action, unity and an unwavering commitment to democracy. The people of Enugu deserve to participate in politics without fear. They deserve to attend meetings without wondering whether they will return home safely.”

He assured residents of the state of his commitment to building a state “where security, justice, dignity and opportunity are not privileges reserved for a few, but rights enjoyed by every citizen”.

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State in the 2027 elections, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, weekend, said no political ambition is worth the blood of citizens of the state.

Ohaa spoke when he visited the eight victims of the recent shooting at Ihuani Awkunanaw, Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, which occurred on September 12, 2026.

He said the visit was predicated on his status as a son of Nkanu land, and not based on politics.

According to him, “I did not go to the hospital simply as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. I went as a brother, as a son of Nkanu, and as a fellow citizen of Enugu whose heart is deeply wounded by what happened. I looked into the eyes of people who went to a political meeting peacefully and returned with gunshot wounds.”

The Enugu State Police Command had earlier confirmed that the meeting was disrupted by armed men, and consequently ordered an investigation into the incident.

Ohaa urged politicians to eschew violence to avoid crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.

In his words, “Whatever the final findings of the investigation may be, one thing is already clear: violence must never become a language of politics in Enugu State. And this concern goes beyond one political party.”

He expressed worries that similar incidents occurred at some wards within Nkanu on the same day.

Quoting him, “Reports of disruptions involving other political gatherings in Nkanu West on the same day, including the incident at St Joseph Primary School, Agbani, make the situation even more disturbing and deserving of urgent attention from our security agencies and political leaders.

“We must not allow Nkanuland, or Enugu State to become a place where citizens are afraid to attend political meetings, express their opinions or participate in democracy.”

He wished the wounded quick recovery, adding that, “You are not alone. I have seen your wounds. I have heard your stories. I have seen the fear and pain in your eyes. I want to personally assure you that we will stand with you.”

He used the visit to announce that he would defray the hospital bills of the affected.

“We will take responsibility for your medical care and every necessary obligation connected to your treatment and recovery. You should not have to worry about medical bills while you fight to regain your health,” he said.

He called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to conduct “a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the Obuoffia incident and every related act of political violence”, and demanded that “those responsible should be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law, regardless 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 security should be everybody’s business, noting that, “If we allow violence to become normal, eventually every political gathering becomes a potential danger zone. I therefore appeal to our former governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, elder statesmen, political leaders, civil society organisations and all people of conscience across Enugu State to speak up.”

He also spoke on pro-violence people ahead of the 2027 election. He said NDC would remain peaceful.

Ohaa said, “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. Our response will be courage, lawful action, unity and an unwavering commitment to democracy. The people of Enugu deserve to participate in politics without fear. They deserve to attend meetings without wondering whether they will return home safely.”

He assured residents of the state of his commitment to building a state “where security, justice, dignity and opportunity are not privileges reserved for a few, but rights enjoyed by every citizen”.