He was considered a frontrunner for the seat, leading many to suspect a political assassination. Immediate Aftermath
Chukwu was ambushed in the Amechi Awkunanaw area of Enugu while returning from a campaign rally.
His younger brother, Kelvin Chukwu , was nominated to run in his place.
The murder was condemned by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and international figures, including U.S. President Joe Biden .
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) rescheduled the Enugu East senatorial poll to March 11, 2023.
Nigerian Senate candidate killed ahead of presidential elections
