2027 Election : Security Operatives Demolish Female Councillor’s House

By Ignatius Uwah

Panic gripped residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital, following the demolition of the residence of Hon. Nora Nnadi, the opposition Councillor representing Isiekenesi Ward 2 in Ideato South Local Government Area.

Eyewitnesses said security operatives stormed the residence in the early hours of the day and carried out a raid that led to the demolition of the building.

Sources in the community said the operation was allegedly carried out to arrest the councillor over her comments against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the conduct of the recent election primaries in Imo State.

Hon. Nnadi, a vocal figure in her ward and Imo State who hailed the judgement of the Federal High Court, has said to have attracted the wrath of the incumbent government. As at the time the security operatives came raiding her residence she was said not to be at home. Family members and neighbours reportedly pleaded with the operatives to spare the building, but the demolition went ahead.

The incident, coming ahead of the 2027 general elections, has heightened tension in the political space, with residents and political observers describing it as shocking and excessive.

Residents insisted that if the councillor was wanted for any offence, she should have been invited or arrested through due process, rather than having her residence pulled down.

Political stakeholders in Ideato South have also expressed concern that the development could be interpreted as an attempt to intimidate opposition voices ahead of the polls.

As at the time of filing this report, it was not clear if any arrest was made. No official statement had been issued by the security agency involved, INEC, or the Imo State Government.

Efforts to reach Hon. Nnadi and the Police Public Relations Officer for comments were unsuccessful as at press time.