Political Thugs Disrupt NDC Congress In Enugu

Political thugs on Monday disrupted the state congress of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu, throwing the exercise into chaos.

The incident occurred at Aborigene Hall, Enugu, where party members had gathered for the congress, which was part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structure at the state level.

The disruption came barely 24 hours after the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the NDC in Abuja.

The duo were formally received into the party on Sunday by the NDC national leader, Seriake Dickson, alongside other party executives and supporters at the party’s national secretariat.

Sources at the congress said trouble started when a motion was raised for the dissolution of the party’s protem State Working Committee.

Shortly after the motion was moved, suspected thugs reportedly stormed the venue, disrupted proceedings, and ordered attendees to vacate the premises.

“They began by pulling down banners and insisting that everyone must leave.

The situation quickly escalated and people had to disperse,” a party member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.

The source also alleged that some individuals who recently joined the party attempted to assert control over the state structure, leading to tension among members.

Despite the disruption, the congress later resumed under tight security, with party officials proceeding with the exercise.

At the end of the congress, Dr. Johnpaul Anih emerged as the new NDC State Chairman in Enugu.

Anih, a former Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to ex-governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, was elected alongside other members of the state executive committee.

Efforts to get official reaction from the party leadership were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.