Prince Chinedu Afamuefuna Nsofor, PDP Frontline Senatorial Aspirant Survives Kidnap Attempt, Announces Political Setback and Future Direction

Hon. Prince Chinedu Afamuefuna Nsofor, [Kpakpando Ndigbo], has spoken publicly for the first time after a harrowing kidnap experience in Kogi State in the early hours of Thursday at around 3am precisely while on his way to Abuja to pick up his nomination form for the 2025 PDP senatorial bye election primaries. He recalled how he was advised by his dear wife to go by flight, but in a bid to save more funds for his upcoming primaries elections and most importantly have a first hand experience of what the common man go through on daily basis on Nigerian roads, he rather opted to go by road to Abuja.

Nsofor further narrated that while passing through Loma in Kogi State, their chartered vehicle was ambushed by armed men disguised as military officers and taken into a thick forest where they were beaten and held captive for ransom.

“I had overwhelming support across all seven local government areas in Anambra South Senatorial District,” Prince Nsofor stated. “The PDP Anambra South zonal leadership was ready to officially endorse me alongside the seven local government PDP Chairmen and women leaders at my country home in Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State, in a meeting already scheduled to hold on Saturday 12th July 2025. I was simply going to pick up my nomination form, thereafter emerge by overwhelming majority votes.”

The abductors demanded ₦20 million for his release, rejecting an earlier agreement of a ₦6 million cash ransom. During this period, fervent prayers were offered by his church, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and his pastor, Pastor Solomon Agbadi, who interceded earnestly for his release. As a minister of Dunamis Owerri Central, the church stood in the gap, praying not only for his 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,” he recalled. “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, Prince Nsofor and other adoptees were received by villagers and local vigilantes before reporting to the Kogi State Police Command. Unfortunately, due to the ordeal, he missed the PDP nomination form deadline, which ended on Friday, July 11.

“It’s a setback, no doubt,” he admitted. “But after exhausting internal discussions within the party, I will consult with my supporters and spiritual leaders to determine the next line of action — which may include joining another political party to realize the Divine Intervention Mandate.”

Speaking on the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly as it relates to the activities of herdsmen, Chinedu Nsofor emphasized the need for a robust and accountable system. Reflecting on his own personal experience, he stated that having endured similar challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, he has come to understand the root of the problem and proposes a practical solution.

Nsofor called for the formal regulation of the Fulani herdsmen business by proposing a nationwide biometric registration system. He stated that every herdsman should be required to undergo biometric capturing, which would result in the issuance of a biometric ID card, with their personal details stored in a centralized database. As part of the registration process, each herdsman must present a minimum of fifty guarantors before being officially permitted to graze cattle.

“This system will not only help regulate their activities but will also maintain a transparent and traceable record of legitimate herders,” he explained.

He further stated that any herdsman who is not registered under this system, or who is found grazing or moving without a biometric ID card, should be considered an illegal operator, with penalties including life imprisonment. In the event of attacks on communities, forensic methods—such as analyzing footprints and other evidence from the scene—could be used to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.
In a bid to ensure collective responsibility, Nsofor added that any guarantor found to have knowingly supported or been connected to a perpetrator of such crimes would also face a similar life imprisonment.

Nsofor stated that this is a bill he intends to sponsor on the floor of the Senate if elected, and he will work to ensure its full implementation. His proposal aims to establish a framework for accountability, reduce violent conflicts, and bring lasting peace to affected regions across the country.

Quoting scripture, he concluded:

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. I know this is a spiritual attack, but no force of darkness can stop what God has ordained/destined.”
Prince Nsofor expressed gratitude to his teaming supporters and reiterated his commitment to serve the people of Anambra South and to serve God Almighty through his Divine Intervention Mandate. InGodWeTrust…

Signed

Joseph Monday
Senior Special Assistant to Hon. Prince Chinedu Nsofor (KPAKPADO NDIGBO) on Media and Publicity
13th July, 2025

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