Breaking: In Enugu, A Labour Party Senatorial Candidate And Five Other People Were Killed And Burned - Legitvibes Apr 2026

: The Labour Party nominated Chukwu’s younger brother, Kelvin Chukwu , to replace him on the ballot.

: Chukwu and five supporters (including his personal assistant, Sunday Igwesi) were shot and subsequently set ablaze inside their branded vehicle using petrol bombs. : The Labour Party nominated Chukwu’s younger brother,

: Kelvin Chukwu won the rescheduled election on March 18, 2023, in a landslide victory against his main opponent, former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani of the PDP. : Authorities attributed the violence to suspected members

: Authorities attributed the violence to suspected members of banned separatist groups, such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) , though party officials and kinsmen suggested the motive was political assassination. Aftermath and Replacement : The Labour Party nominated Chukwu’s younger brother,

Following the tragedy, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Enugu East senatorial election.

: The attack occurred just three days before the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.