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<\/a><\/div>\nHe said the police had advised the party to obtain approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) before security personnel could be deployed for the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur findings revealed that the NDC did not secure FAAN\u2019s approval to host a grand statewide rally at the airport.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity agencies, therefore, advised the organisers to reconsider the event, but the party went ahead to mobilise its members to the facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe attempt to forcibly gain entry into the airport resulted in a face-off between party members and airport authorities, prompting security agencies to intervene and restore order,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
On the incident at the party\u2019s state secretariat, Mr Onyia said security reports confirmed a violent clash, which the police are investigating.<\/p>\n
He disclosed that a 43-year-old man, identified as Ifeanyi Nworie, sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur findings showed that Nworie was rushed to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Park Lane, where he was stabilised before being transferred to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, for further examination.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can, therefore, authoritatively report that there were no deaths as falsely claimed by some reports and NDC leaders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Enugu govt reacts to allegations<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe SSG reiterated the state government\u2019s commitment to protecting lives and property, irrespective of political affiliation.<\/p>\n
He said Governor Peter Mbah\u2019s administration had invested heavily in security to sustain peace and create an enabling environment for investment and economic development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Enugu State Government strongly condemns any form of violence, including politically motivated violence.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe welcome healthy debate, freedom of association and peaceful assembly, but these rights must be exercised responsibly.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolitical parties should be models of good conduct, while politicians should embrace decorum and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections,\u201d Mr Onyia said.<\/p>\n
READ ALSO:\u00a02027: Enugu teachers endorse Mbah, Tinubu for enhanced welfare, education funding<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nHe also dismissed allegations that the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the governor supervised the shooting at the NDC secretariat.<\/p>\n
According to him, the governor\u2019s CSO was with Mr Mbah at the Teachers\u2019 Grassroots Movement mega rally held at Okpara Square, Enugu, at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
Mr Onyia accused some opposition figures of attempting to portray Enugu as unsafe and the government as intolerant of political opposition.<\/p>\n
He alleged that internal leadership disputes among opposition parties sometimes led to violent clashes, which the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was later blamed for.<\/p>\n
The SSG cited the 12 September incident at Obuofia in Nkanu West Local Government Area, saying investigations had identified suspects who were being prosecuted by the police.<\/p>\n
He further alleged that the government had uncovered plans by some opposition elements to recruit armed thugs and bandits to create insecurity in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n
Mr Onyia maintained that the Mbah administration had no reason to undermine opposition activities, expressing confidence that the governor\u2019s performance would earn him re-election in 2027.<\/p>\n
He also dismissed allegations that the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the governor supervised the shooting at the NDC secretariat.<\/p>\n
According to him, the governor\u2019s CSO was with Mr Mbah at the Teachers\u2019 Grassroots Movement mega rally held at Okpara Square, Enugu, at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
Mr Onyia accused some opposition figures of attempting to portray Enugu as unsafe and the government as intolerant of political opposition.<\/p>\n
He alleged that internal leadership disputes among opposition parties sometimes led to violent clashes, which the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was later blamed for.<\/p>\n
The SSG cited the 12 September incident at Obuofia in Nkanu West Local Government Area, saying investigations had identified suspects who were being prosecuted by the police.<\/p>\n
He further alleged that the government had uncovered plans by some opposition elements to recruit armed thugs and bandits to create insecurity in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n
Mr Onyia maintained that the Mbah administration had no reason to undermine opposition activities, expressing confidence that the governor\u2019s performance would earn him re-election in 2027.<\/p>\n