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He was killed alongside his personal assistant and several supporters.

His younger brother, Kelvin Chukwu , was nominated to run in his place.

Chukwu was ambushed in the Amechi Awkunanaw area of Enugu while returning from a campaign rally. He was killed alongside his personal assistant and

The attackers shot the victims and subsequently set their vehicle ablaze with petrol bombs.

Nigerian Senate candidate killed ahead of presidential elections presidential candidate Peter Obi

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) rescheduled the Enugu East senatorial poll to March 11, 2023.

He was considered a frontrunner for the seat, leading many to suspect a political assassination. Immediate Aftermath and international figures

The murder was condemned by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and international figures, including U.S. President Joe Biden .