Ebonyi: PDP chairmen search Tinubu’s intervention over alleged political violence

The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state chairmen has referred to as on President Bola Tinubu to intervene within the escalating political pressure in Ebonyi state, alleging threats, assaults, abductions, killings and restrictions on opposition actions forward of the 2027 basic elections.

The discussion board, by means of its chairman, Rt. Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who can also be the Imo state PDP chairman, made the decision in a press assertion, urging the President, Governor Francis Nwifuru, the Inspector-General of Police, the Department of State Services (DSS) and different related authorities to make sure neutral investigations into the reported incidents and assure the security of political actors throughout the state.

Nwachukwu mentioned the reported incidents had raised considerations about freedom of affiliation, the security of opposition members and the impartiality of safety companies, calling for nationwide and worldwide scrutiny of the political scenario in Ebonyi.

The discussion board cited the alleged closure of the PDP state secretariat on May 25, 2026, which it claimed was cordoned off by greater than 150 safety personnel, stopping members of the get together’s State Working Committee from accessing their workplaces. It additionally alleged that Governor Nwifuru made threatening remarks towards PDP members in June and September, claims that require verification and a response from the governor.

The assertion additional listed a number of alleged assaults on PDP members and political gatherings, together with an August 1 incident at Ikwuator Idembia in Ezza South Local Government Area, the place it claimed 10 individuals sustained crucial accidents. It additionally alleged that the residence of a celebration chief, Chief Christopher Ngwuta, was attacked on August 4, together with his spouse reportedly dropping a four-month being pregnant following the incident.

Other incidents cited included the alleged assault on the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ohanaivo Federal Constituency, Igboke Felix Ogbonna, and his aides on August 16; the destruction of products on the enterprise premises of PDP chief Arinze Oyibe on September 9; and the alleged disruption of a political and financial summit at Geneza Hotel, Abakaliki, on September 19, 2026.

The discussion board additionally expressed concern over the reported arrest and continued detention of the PDP State Woman Leader, Mrs Chinyere Nwele, on October 15, 2026.

It alleged that Jimo Guest House, owned by PDP youth chief Jimo Abu, was sealed on October 20, 2026, and that Abu was kidnapped the next day and compelled at gunpoint to surrender his get together membership and declare assist for Nwifuru.

The discussion board additional referred to as for an investigation into experiences in regards to the alleged abduction and killing of Elder Onwe Obochi of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.

On the conduct of safety companies, the discussion board referred to as for an impartial overview of police dealing with of complaints involving PDP members.

It additionally raised questions on an alleged lodging association involving the Ebonyi state Commissioner of Police and Re-Meritona Hotel, reportedly owned by the governor, urging the authorities to make clear the circumstances to guard public confidence in police impartiality.

Nwachukwu referred to as on the Inspector-General of Police to ascertain an neutral investigative staff, overview Nwele’s detention, set up Abu’s whereabouts and examine the reported assaults, threats and destruction of property.

The discussion board additionally urged the DSS and National Security Adviser to evaluate safety threats and coordinate preventive measures, whereas asking Tinubu to make sure that political affiliation doesn’t decide entry to safety underneath the regulation.

The PDP chairmen additional appealed to the United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS, diplomatic missions and worldwide human rights organisations to observe credible experiences of political violence and restrictions on democratic freedoms in Ebonyi forward of the 2027 elections.

They urged Nwifuru to reject political intimidation and be sure that political events get pleasure from honest and lawful entry to public services.

The assertion additionally raised allegations of unequal remedy of political events, claiming that APGA and the Nigeria Democratic Congress had loved entry to public areas whereas PDP actions confronted restrictions.

It mentioned allegations of political understandings involving the governor and the NDC required verification, including that political alliances should not be used to disclaim different events equal alternatives to organise.

The discussion board urged the PDP governorship candidate in Ebonyi, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, to stay targeted and undeterred in his engagement with the voters forward of the 2027 governorship election.

It reaffirmed its dedication to peace, justice, constitutional democracy and the safety of residents’ rights, insisting that political variations ought to be resolved by means of dialogue and the poll field reasonably than intimidation or violence.