The All progressives Congress [APC] candidate for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, Mr Tony Nwoye has escaped an alleged assassination attempt.

The dastardly act was perpetrated by one Mr Ikechukwu Okolo, the younger brother to the All Progressives Grand Alliance [APGA] TC chairman of Ayamelum Local Government Area.

The condemnable act took place during Tony Nwoye’s campaign exercise at Anaku, in Ayamelum Local Government.

Our correspondent, Mr Eneh Victor Chigozie wrote from the scene:

“This is the face of the leader of APGA thugs sent to assassinate Tony Nwoye, the APC governorship candidate at Anaku, in Ayamelum local govt this evening.

“His name is Ikechukwu Okolo, the younger brother to the APGA TC chairman, Ayamelum LG.

“The APGA thugs allegedly shot an APC member, Sunday Anibogu, moved towards Hon Tony Nwoye who was addressing the people of Anaku, before the youths of Anaku moved in with the police, blocked their exit and apprehended some.

“Others are said to be on the run, as the victims are being rushed to hospital.

“APGA must be called to order. The TC chairman of Ayamelum must say what he knows on today’s attack led by his younger brother.”