Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Friday night shot Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, sources disclosed that the incident occurred near Wuse 2, Abuja, as Ezenwafor was returning home from an appointment. He was reportedly shot in the legs, alongside two other unidentified individuals who also sustained injuries.
Ezenwafor, who has previously voiced his dissatisfaction with developments within the PDP leadership, emerged unopposed as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election.
Insiders confirmed that he is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Abuja, where medical personnel are preparing to carry out surgery to remove bullets from his legs.
Videos of the injured politician and the scene of the attack were shared on the PDP Anambra governorship forum, where Ezenwafor expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.
When contacted, one of his aides, who asked not to be named, confirmed the attack but declined to provide further details, saying, “Yes, it happened. But it’s not something I want to talk about now, please.”
Reacting to the development, the convener of the Ifeabata Students Movement, Emma Anyanechi, strongly condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation.
He said, “Dear Almighty God. We, the Ifeabata Students Movement, come before You with hearts full of gratitude and praise.
“Today, we express our deepest thanks for your divine protection and deliverance. You saved His Excellency Amb. Sir Jude C. Ezenwafor, from the hands of ambush, shielding him from harm and keeping him safe from evil plans.
“We strongly condemn the acts of ambush and aggression planned against him. May Your justice prevail, and may those responsible be held accountable.
“Thank you, Lord, for being our Rock, Refuge, and Saviour. We’ll forever praise Your holy name and trust in Your goodness. Your mercies are new every morning, and Your faithfulness is great. Continue to guide and protect our leader, granting him wisdom, strength, and courage. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”
In his remarks, a frontline PDP senatorial aspirant in the August 16 Anambra South Senatorial District bye-election, Chinedu Nsofor, raised heartfelt prayers for national healing and peace:
“I pray for divine intervention in our land. May the Almighty God protect every sincere leader and candidate from the snare of the wicked. I pray that the spirit of violence, terrorism, kidnapping, political thuggery, and assassination will be destroyed completely in Nigeria.
“May our military and security agencies be empowered, and may the God of justice avenge every bloodshed by evil men. I ask that the peace of God flood across the North, South, East, and West of our great nation. May no parent mourn their child because of politics, and may Nigeria rise again with a new order of safety, unity, and progress. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”