2027: Enugu alleges opposition plot to import armed thugs, bandits
Enugu State Government has alleged that some opposition elements are plotting to bring armed thugs and bandits into the state to create panic and insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The government also blamed the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the crisis at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party’s state secretariat in […] 2027: Enugu alleges opposition plot to…
The Enugu State Government has accused opposition elements of plotting to bring armed thugs and bandits into the state ahead of the 2027 general elections to instigate panic and insecurity. The allegations were made by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, during a press conference. Onyia also blamed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for a recent altercation at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party's state secretariat in Enugu.
The incident occurred on October 10, 2026, after the NDC allegedly attempted to hold a campaign flag-off at the airport without obtaining authorization from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The government has also denied claims of political violence and accused opposition parties of portraying Enugu as unsafe and the Mbah administration as intolerant towards dissent.
Additionally, the SSG alleged that opposition elements were planning to engage armed thugs and bandits to create insecurity ahead of the 2027 elections.
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