The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, escaped death on Friday when a truck rammed his convoy near the Amagu community in the Abakaliki Local Government Area. The incident occurred as he was returning from the grand finale of the APC campaign rally held at Uburu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the impact shattered Nwifuru’s bullet‑proof SUV, rendering it beyond repair, and the damaged vehicle subsequently struck an electric pole.
Addressing journalists shortly after the accident, APC Campaign Organisation Director‑General Austin Umahi described Nwifuru’s survival as an act of God. “Yes, there was an accident, but the act of God was mightily demonstrated in the sense that we came on the divine mandate,” he said. Umahi added that the crash might have been avoided, though it was unclear whether the truck driver was intoxicated. “I personally narrowly escaped the accident, and the next car was our gubernatorial candidate, Nwifuru. The truck driver just crossed the road and the next thing was to put them inside the bush. It is unfortunate, but we thank God for everything because our candidate survived. Both the driver and two other occupants—the state chairman of our party, Stanley Okoro Emegha, and former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Frank Ogbuewu—are in good condition.”
Deputy Director of Media and Publicity for the Ebonyi State PDP Campaign Council, Moses Idika, reacted by praying for the quick recovery of the accident victims. He urged the APC Campaign Council in Ebonyi State to observe decorum, noting that the conduct of its drivers and members during campaign activities was reckless and disregarded basic traffic and safety protocols. “They should know that only God gives power and nothing in life is sacrosanct. In the PDP we believe in peace, peaceful electioneering campaigns, and we are sure that God shall give victory to those that the people want.”
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