Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for those responsible for the attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in Enugu State to be held accountable, warning that failure to punish perpetrators of political violence could lead to anarchy.

The incident reportedly occurred when supporters gathered to welcome the party’s governorship candidate, Chinyeaka Oha, at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The attack reportedly resulted in the death of one person.

Quick Takeaways

• Kenneth Okonkwo has demanded accountability over the attack on NDC supporters in Enugu.
• The incident reportedly occurred at Akanu Ibiam International Airport while supporters were welcoming governorship candidate Chinyeaka Oha.
• The attack reportedly resulted in one death.
• Okonkwo called on security agencies to investigate the incident, arrest those responsible and ensure appropriate punishment.
• He warned that failure to hold perpetrators accountable could encourage further political violence.

What Happened in Enugu?

According to the report, the NDC supporters had gathered at Akanu Ibiam International Airport to welcome Chinyeaka Oha when they were attacked by suspected political thugs.

Okonkwo reacted to the incident in a post on X, describing the disruption of the gathering and the reported loss of life as deplorable.

He also alleged that the violence reflected desperation by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to capture political power ahead of the 2027 elections. The supplied report does not independently establish the alleged involvement of the APC in the attack.

Okonkwo Demands Investigation and Punishment

The ADC chieftain urged security agencies to investigate the incident, identify the perpetrators and ensure they face appropriate punishment.

In his statement, Okonkwo said: “The security agencies must thoroughly investigate this incident with a view to arresting the culprits and punishing them commensurately.”

He warned that failing to hold those responsible for political violence accountable could threaten public order.

“Hold attackers accountable or face anarchy. Anarchy prevails when security agencies fail, refuse or neglect to hold violent attackers accountable for their actions,” he said.

Call to Confront Electoral Violence

Okonkwo also appealed to Nigerians, particularly residents and indigenes of Enugu State, to oppose electoral violence and help protect the democratic process.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that citizens can participate in elections safely and that their votes count.

His reaction places the focus on the need to address political violence and establish accountability for the Enugu incident. The supplied report does not state whether security agencies have made arrests or announced the outcome of an investigation.