NDC: I Never Lifted A Finger In Nnewi South Because If I Did, Somebody Would Have Been Dead-Ohaegbu

Obunike Ohaegbu, a House of Representatives aspirant for the Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State, has offered further clarification on the controversy surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election, claiming that security concerns influenced decisions taken during the exercise.

Ohaegbu made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, on Tuesday, 9 June, 2026, while responding to issues raised by ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo regarding the conduct of the party's primary election in Anambra State.

During the interview, the aspirant explained that voting did not take place in Nnewi North on the day of the election due to a crisis and shutdown in the area. 

He said he was mindful of the tense atmosphere and took steps to avoid actions that could have escalated the situation in neighbouring communities.

“On the election day, there was no voting in Nnewi North. They had crisis and shutdown and I was very conscious of that. 

Because of that, I never lifted a finger in Nnewi South because if I did, somebody would have been dead because my people mobilized there to support me,” Ohaegbu said.

According to him, his supporters had mobilised strongly in Nnewi South, but he deliberately refrained from taking any action that could have escalated tensions. 

Ohaegbu said he believed that any attempt to push matters further could have resulted in violence because of the level of support he enjoyed among his followers.