Ukachukwu, APC guber candidate, harassed in Abuja over alleged N1b debt

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By Madu Obi

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has allegedly been harassed by

men, who were claiming that he owed them N1 billion.

Some people were seen in a viral video blocking Ukachukwu’s way as he made to leave Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja with his wife and son to enter his car.

The camp of the Anambra State Governor and the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the election, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo had alleged that the money was borrowed for the purchase of governorship forms and to prosecute the election.

APGA National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ejimofor Opara, described as unfortunate, a situation where people who have not been able to clear their personal debt, were coming to contest for the governorship of Anambra State.

But a supporter of Prince Ukachukwu, Dr Justin Nwankwo, has debunked the circulating videos, describing it as mere drama.

Nwankwo said: “When you see a staged video, you will know. The recent circulating video claiming that Ikukuoma was attacked by people he allegedly owed ₦1 billion is nothing but a poorly scripted political drama, staged and sponsored to discredit a rising force ahead of the Anambra governorship election.

First, let us ask the obvious questions: why are these supposed “creditors” shouting about Anambra election instead of quietly collecting their so called debt?

Is the highway the new courtroom? Is the street the new bank? If truly someone is being owed ₦1 billion, is it on the road that they intend to recover it?

Any serious creditor knows that such a debt comes with legal documents, contracts, collateral, and most importantly, lawyers. But here, there is none.

Second, how can a supposed ₦1 billion debt exist without a single document, collateral, court case, or petition? Who in his right senses transacts such a monumental sum with no trace?

The logic collapses under its own weight. Even more laughable is the fact that these “debt collectors” came armed with cameramen instead of security operatives or legal enforcement officers.

Since when did camera crews replace court orders or policemen in matters of debt recovery? The video is nothing but a choreographed act designed for social media consumption, not reality.

Third, where is the official letter of demand for this alleged debt? In real life, no creditor wakes up to chase ₦1 billion on the street with placards and cameras. They go to court, file a petition, and enforce it with the law. The absence of all these only confirms that the video is a political propaganda dressed up as a debt recovery mission.”

Nwankwo said the timing is also suspicious, adding that as the election draws closer, Anambra people should expect more of 'these fake shows, cheap blackmail videos, orchestrated harassment, and propaganda staged by desperate politicians.

“Let it be clear: the people are wiser than these cheap antics. No amount of staged harassment can stop the wind of change blowing across Anambra. Fake ₦1 billion debts will not decide the election. Real issues will be security, healthcare, education, infrastructure, jobs, and genuine leadership", he added.