Jude Ezenwafor, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, who was shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja, is said to be alive, contrary to speculations about his death.
According to a press release from his media campaign office, Ifeabata Media Team, Ezenwafor, who was shot in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Friday night, is alive and recuperating in an undisclosed private hospital in the nation’s capital.
The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to Sahara Reporters that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party-PDP, Amb. Sir Jude C. Ezenwafor (KSJI), is dead.
“The above report is misleading, malicious and fake, aimed at diverting public attention and creating a wrong impression on the circumstances surrounding the attack on the governorship candidate in Wuse 2, Abuja, FCT. We want to state categorically that Hon. Jude sustained various degrees of injuries in his two legs, yet to be operated on any moment from now. He is very stable and receiving adequate treatment from a private hospital in Abuja.
“The media should refrain from making or publicising unverified news for public consumption, especially on an intricate issue of such magnitude. Our candidate is in a stable condition. We urge you to pray for his quick recovery and the success of his surgical operation.”
The internet has been awash with news circulating that the candidate of PDP had died of complications arising from injuries he sustained during the attack.
Credit: The Sun