- Governorship Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot In Abuja
- He was attacked on Friday night while returning from an appointment
- He is currently hospitalised and awaiting surgery to remove bullets
By Grateful Ogunjebe
Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, was shot by unidentified gunmen on Friday night, July 18, in Abuja.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident reportedly occurred near Wuse 2 as Ezenwafor was heading home from a private engagement.
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He sustained multiple bullet wounds and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the Federal Capital Territory.
Doctors are preparing to conduct surgery to remove bullets from his body.
Two other individuals who were with him at the time were also injured and are receiving medical care.
The motive for the attack remains unknown, and no arrests have been made as of the time of filing this report.
The FCT Police Command is yet to release an official statement on the matter.
Ezenwafor, known for his work as a real estate developer in Abuja, secured the PDP ticket earlier this year.
His shooting has raised serious concerns about the security of political candidates ahead of the November polls.
Party insiders revealed that the incident has led to emergency internal meetings within the PDP.
Supporters and colleagues have taken to social media to express shock and call for swift justice.
Close aides are urging security agencies to ensure adequate protection for all political aspirants.
There is growing anxiety among stakeholders over the rising trend of pre-election violence in Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not yet issued any statement on the development.
Updates on Ezenwafor’s condition are expected from his medical team in the coming days.
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