By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: Accord Candidate Abducted by Gunmen in Rivers
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
Politics

Accord Candidate Abducted by Gunmen in Rivers

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Engr Chukwudi Ogbonna, the Accord candidate for the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Constituency 2 ...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief March 14, 2023
Updated March 14, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Share
Accord Candidate Abducted by Gunmen in Rivers
SHARE

Accord Candidate Abducted by Gunmen in Rivers
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Engr Chukwudi Ogbonna, the Accord candidate for the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Constituency 2 in the March 18 House of Assembly elections in Rivers State. The incident took place on Monday night when Ogbonna was driving in his car at Rumuigbo near Port Harcourt, and the gunmen forced him to stop before whisking him away in his car. According to Ogbonna's relative, Ifeaka Nwakiri, the kidnap was “politically motivated,” and the miscreants shot sporadically in the air before taking Ogbonna away to an unknown destination.

Nwakiri revealed that the captors had contacted Ogbonna's wife and told her that her husband was fine. However, he called for Ogbonna's immediate, unconditional, and unhurt release, adding that Ogbonna had not held any position in the state before and was only seeking his daily bread until he decided to go for an elective position. Nwakiri further disclosed that Ogbonna was popular, and people were supporting him, despite his advice against politics of bitterness.

Nwakiri also noted that Ogbonna's media aides had fled due to threats, and they did not know the identity of the faceless people behind the kidnapping. He lamented that such incidents were not how politics should be played and that people should go out, and canvass for votes, and once the people were with them, they would vote for them.

The spokesperson for the state Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and said that the command had begun an investigation to ensure Ogbonna's early release and apprehend the suspects. Iringe-Koko stated that the command was aware of the incident and was taking steps to ensure that the situation was resolved as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, Ogbonna's supporters have called on the security agencies to act promptly to secure his release. The Accord Party Chairman in Rivers State, Precious Nwakaudu, described the incident as unfortunate, adding that the party was in shock over the development. Nwakaudu stated that the Accord Party was a peaceful and law-abiding party and urged the security agencies to act promptly to secure Ogbonna's release.

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has also condemned the incident and called on the security agencies to ensure Ogbonna's release. Wike expressed his concern about the rising level of insecurity in the state and urged the security agencies to step up their efforts to tackle the problem.

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also condemned the incident and called on the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. The PDP Chairman in the state, Desmond Akawor, expressed his sympathy with Ogbonna's family and called for his immediate release.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has also condemned the incident and called on the security agencies to ensure that Ogbonna is released unharmed. The APC Chairman in the state, Isaac Ogbobula, called for an end to the rising level of insecurity in the state and urged the security agencies to step up their efforts to tackle the problem.

Tags: Politics

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us