The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State, Chinyeaka Ohaa, has visited members of the party who were injured during an attack on a ward meeting in Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.
Ohaa, who condemned the attack, pledged to take responsibility for the medical expenses and other necessary costs incurred by the victims during their treatment and recovery.
The incident occurred on September 12, 2026, at Ihuani Awkunanaw, Obuoffia, where armed men reportedly disrupted the NDC ward meeting.
According to the NDC, eight of its members sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.
The Enugu State Police Command confirmed that armed men disrupted the meeting and subsequently ordered an investigation into the incident.
Speaking during his visit to the victims on Sunday, Ohaa said he was at the hospital not only as the party’s 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 NDC candidate assured the injured persons 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 assured.
“You should not have to worry about medical bills while you fight to regain your health. Your only responsibility now is to heal.”
Ohaa 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, 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.
