Sunny Ogbu, PDP federal house aspirant, killed after a campaign and masquerade festival in Urualla in Imo State of Nigeria.
Special report, first on USAfrica by Chido Nwangwu
Houston-based USAfrica multimedia networks and USAfricaonline.com are confirming that there has been an assassination of a young, vibrant, frontline political aspirant and member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nze Sunny Orji Ogbu. He was killed about 20 hours ago (early evening Sunday October 24, 2010) in his own home constituency while returning from his very popular quest to serve his people as their representative for the Ideato North-South federal constituency of Imo State, Nigeria.
He was a member of the “alliance/progressives group” of the PDP in Imo State, a counterweight to the other group siding with and led by Gov. Ikedi Ohakim known as the “new face of Imo State.”
Urualla community and some of his family members across the world who are learning about the shocking murder of the new generation man of great promise.
USAfrica is reliably informed that the assailants awaited him as he concluded his second major public event fort the day. Sunny’s team in his campaign vehicle slowed down at a bad section of the road they were driving, and suddenly a group of men hailed him as chairman and immediately shouted to Sunny, his relative who was driving and the other campaign members to stop and come out of the car.
They hit the driver on the face as they pulled out weapons. The assailants, USAfricaonline.com has also learned shot Sunny at a close range, in the front seat….
Preliminary inquiries to Urualla and to the Ogbu family by USAfrica’s Publisher Chido Nwangwu indicate that it seems to be a case of political assassination. He has learned from the recollections of a witness and survivor in the car, that when the assailants successfully halted the movement of the car, and were asked what they wanted, one of the assailants reportedly said “we want nothing…we only want Sunny.” Remarkably they did not take any funds or money. They did not take anything. The Police have interviewed some of those in Sunny’s campaign jeep.
Sunny Ogbu who has a very young family was raised in Aba (Abia State of Nigeria) as one of the sons of an influential, successful family. He has since grown to become an investor in micro-finance, security services and contracting business.
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Nze my brother, friend and confidant. This will be the first open comment I,ll be making since your tragic demise.
I have grown to know that good people dont always last even if they're poor.
The painful thing is that those who killed you, never asked about you before carry out their dastard act.
They have suceeded in tearing off the very meaning of cheerfulness, faith audacity and charity from both the Bible and Dictionary.
The bible tells us that we're pilgrims on earth. Though your end was tragic, this wicked world don't deserve you.
When you told me about your desire to serve your people and requested prayers, I told you that GOD would do it.
My message to those that either conspired or privy to your brutal murder is that they have touched the heart of GOD and must face the consequnce of their actions.
My greatest regret is not seeing you before your untimely exit but as a believer, I know that we shall meet again on the last day.
Farwell my brother
Pastor Uchenna Nwafor
RCCG (LIVING PROOF)
Stockton -on -Tees
Northeast -England
May His Soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
These are acts common with a society that thrive on mediocrity.
Eze.
Nze Sunny Ogbu was my school mate in University of Uyo. To open usafricaonline and see him as dead is most shocking. Sunny was able, lively and full of jokes. I remember his drama outfit way back in school, "Nze Sunny Ogbu and The Idiots." Who could have had the mind to kill Sunny. Anyway, God's judgment is supreme. My heart drips blood and not tears for this beloved friend.
Chima Ezigboh.
{Unicross 1991 Grad.}
Tokyo, Japan.
Ezigbo contractor,
Gud to c you on F/bk.
Keep in touch
the perpetrators must never go unpunished.take heart dear
http://nze-sunny-ogbu.memory-of.com/About.aspx
Hi, Uche,
Gud to c u on F/bk.
Too bad we are reuniting on a sad note.
An act of wickedness. Those that kill with gun dies by the gun. Suuny Nze was a shinning star. Adieu!!!!!!!
the Evilmen that had hijacked Imo State politics will never know peace as they go about cutting down innocent lives! Sunny,a friend of all has gone so young! May His Soul Rest In Peace!!
With deepest sympathies, may his gentle soul rest in pefect peace. Amen.
there is need for cctv cameras and private security allowed to carry a reasonable grade of arms.
there is need for cctv cameras and private security allowed to carry a reasonable grade of arms.
They keep saying good people should not allow evil people to dominate politics, is it in this manner? How dare I venture into this bloody business. God, I will not rest until these bastards are exposed. God, why, why why? As the tears drop from my eyes while I send this words, let the blood of the killers shout out in guilt. Jesus, I know you are the son of a just God, please help us.
They keep saying good people should not allow evil people to dominate politics, is it in this manner? How dare I venture into this bloody business. God, I will not rest until these bastards are exposed. God, why, why why? As the tears drop from my eyes while I send this words, let the blood of the killers shout out in guilt. Jesus, I know you are the son of a just God, please help us.
Jesus!!!!!!!!
May his soul rest in peace and God give his family the fortitude to bear his loss.
The perpetrators of this dastardly act will never go unpunished in jesus name.
So disheartening and discouraging for those that wish to return home to serve our nation. Nigerian Govt. in all sectors need to work on our securty issues otherwise other efforts will amount to nothing. May his soul rest in peace.
Where are we going as a people? What is wrong with Ndi-Igbo?
But Why? Can someone explain to me why really?
Jesus Christ!!! Terrible!!!
This is why I hate politics and everything that comes with it. Wow, very sad indeed.
WHAT A SAD TALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh good lord. Politics with biterness in Nigeria. No one is safe. Politicians take note because is all about Negative interest just to murder ur opponent and go through. (Wicked World.)