By CHARLES lUOHA

Tension and grief have gripped the political community in Enugu State following the untimely death of Hon. Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu, chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Udenu Local Government Area of the state.

Ngwu, described as one of the longest-serving members of the ADC in the state, was reportedly found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in circumstances believed to be suspicious.

The deceased, who hailed from Orba in Udenu LGA, was reportedly strangulated, according to information gathered by News Express.

A family source said that Ngwu left the house shortly after waking up on Wednesday morning, but never returned alive.

“He woke up early in the morning on Wednesday and walked out and that was the last we heard of him,” the source said.

The source said family members became alarmed after discovering that Ngwu was missing, only to later find his lifeless body outside the compound.

“When we woke up, we didn’t see him only to discover his lifeless body in front of our compound. We saw scratches on his neck which was twisted backwards,” the source added.

The circumstances surrounding the politician’s death have heightened concerns among members of the ADC and residents of the community, with calls for a thorough investigation to unravel what led to his death.

Further reports indicated that two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, although details of their identities and the circumstances of their arrest were not immediately available.

The development has cast a pall over the ADC in Enugu State, coming at a politically sensitive period ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Authorities are expected to commence or intensify investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding Ngwu’s death and determine those responsible.