He was considered a frontrunner for the seat, leading many to suspect a political assassination. Immediate Aftermath
The murder was condemned by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and international figures, including U.S. President Joe Biden . He was considered a frontrunner for the seat,
His younger brother, Kelvin Chukwu , was nominated to run in his place. presidential candidate Peter Obi