The ongoing Anambra State governorship election has been marred by violence as gunmen reportedly assassinated a councillor in Owerre Ezukala community, Orumba South Local Government Area.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tragic incident occurred at Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, where the councillor was shot dead while attempting to cast his vote.
A source, Iyke Orji, who confirmed the incident to the press, stated, “While voting in Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, unknown gunmen came in and shot a top person and left. The councillor of Owerre Ezukala was fatally shot by the men.”
However, in a swift response, the Anambra State Police Command has denied any knowledge of the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, asserted, “In fact, the state has been peaceful all along, and the atmosphere calm. There is no incident of violence in the state that I’m aware of at least for now.”
This violent incident occurs alongside growing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. The Obidient Movement has decried the heavy monetization of the election, with its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, alleging widespread vote-buying is influencing voter decisions across the state.
