By Our Reporter
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned what it described as a “dastardly” attack on its members during a peaceful grassroots meeting in Obuoffia Ward, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The party alleged that its members were attacked by thugs it described as state-sponsored, warning that continued intimidation would not stop the party from organising and mobilising ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, OSA Director, Esq., the NDC said the attack constituted an affront to democratic participation and the constitutional right to freedom of association.
The party also accused security agencies in Enugu and across the South-East of complacency and failure to respond decisively to attacks allegedly directed at opposition groups.
According to the NDC, it had previously suffered two attacks in Imo State during a town hall meeting and consultation involving its senatorial candidate, Uche Onyeagocha.
The party alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu was “jittery” over what it described as the growing momentum of the NDC in the state.
The allegation was made by the NDC and was not independently substantiated in the statement.
The party declared that intimidation would not prevent it from participating in the 2027 elections, insisting that it would continue to organise, mobilise supporters and campaign for its candidates.
The NDC further warned those allegedly sponsoring attacks against its members that it reserved the right to self-defence, while calling on security agencies to investigate the Obuoffia incident and prosecute anyone found culpable.
“No amount of intimidation will silence this constitutionally guaranteed right,” the party said, adding that attempts to instil fear among its members would instead strengthen its determination to expand its political activities.
The party urged the security agencies to identify both the alleged perpetrators and their sponsors and bring them to justice.
The NDC said it would “not be cowed” and would continue to defend what it described as Nigeria’s democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections.
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