Enugu govt alleges plot to import thugs, bandits ahead of 2027 elections

The Enugu State Government has alleged that some opposition elements are planning to bring armed thugs and bandits into the state to create fear and portray the state as insecure ahead of the 2027 general election.
The government also accused leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to gain political advantage by holding a minute’s silence for a person it claimed was still alive.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, made the allegations during a press conference at Government House, Enugu, on Sunday night.
Onyia said the administration of Governor Peter Mbah would not compromise the peace and security it had maintained in the stat...