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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Honourable Chinedu Nsofor, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial aspirant for the Anambra South by-election has narrated how he survived abduction by suspected herdsmen while traveling to Abuja on July, 10.
Nsofor speaking to journalists in Owerri said he was abducted by the herdsmen disguised as military officers while traveling to Abuja to pick up his nomination form for the 2025 PDP senatorial bye-election primaries for Anambra South .
He said he was held captive for ransom but later escaped during a heavy downpour, which caused confusion among his abductors .
Nsofor attributed his escape to the power of prayer and a three-day dry fast he had undertaken, which he believes activated God’s intervention.
“The abductors demanded ₦20 million for my release, rejecting an earlier agreement of a ₦6 million cash ransom. During this period, fervent prayers were offered by my church, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and my pastor, Pastor Solomon Agbadi, who interceded earnestly for my release. As a minister of Dunamis Owerri Central, the church stood in the gap, praying not only for my freedom but also that the name of the Lord would be glorified and the church not be put to shame.
“When the kidnappers discovered I am Minister, they began to mock both I and my God . They said people like me are the ones praying for their destruction, yet God couldn’t stop me from falling into their hands.
“But unknown to them, I had started a three-day dry fast no food, no water on Wednesday, July 9th, without any awareness of what was ahead. That fast activated the power of God within me, and on Friday night, a heavy rain fell, which became our escape route.
Earlier that day, during the Commanding the Day midnight prayers which I regularly join Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche, had prophetically declared that someone connected to the listeners would escape from captivity.”
“I had made a vow to God that I wouldn’t give any ransom to the kidnappers, but instead, I would sow that money into His house,” Prince Nsofor revealed.
“When the rain came, it caused confusion among the kidnappers and dispelled them. That was when I saw the opportunity to untie myself and I escaped.”
“After trekking down the mountain with fellow abductees on Saturday morning, i and other victims were received by villagers and local vigilantes before reporting to the Kogi State Police Command. Unfortunately, due to the ordeal, I missed the PDP nomination form deadline, which ended on Friday, July 11”. Nsofor narrated.
Despite missing the PDP nomination form deadline, Nsofor said he plans to consult with his supporters and spiritual leaders to determine his next move .
Although he has hinted at possibly joining another political party to realize his “Divine Intervention Mandate.”
Nsofor expressed gratitude to his supporters and reiterated his commitment to serving the people of Anambra South and God Almighty through his Divine Intervention Mandate.
