Ex-minister Nnaji emerges PDP governorship candidate in Enugu

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Uche Nnaji

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…harps on one-term bid if…

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By Chinedu Adonu

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A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Nnaji polled 7,424 votes to defeat Mr. Samson Nnamani, who secured 600 votes in the governorship primary conducted by the chairman of the state gubernatorial committee, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, in Enugu.

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In his acceptance speech, the former minister thanked party members for entrusting him with the mandate and promised not to take it for granted.

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He pledged that his administration would reduce the suffering of Ndi Enugu by ensuring residents were not overburdened under the guise of tax collection, adding that such measures would give the people a sense of belonging.

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“I give this victory to the glory of God and to the people of Enugu, who have been oppressed in the last three years and overburdened with excessive and obnoxious taxes.

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“Landlords are paying through their nose, hoteliers are crying, commercial motorcyclists (okada riders) are almost out of existence, and even people carrying water on their heads are taxed.

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“These are the people the government should be supporting financially.

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“That is the fulcrum of this struggle, the struggle to recover Enugu State, rebuild Enugu State and industrialise Enugu State so as to tackle youth restiveness.

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“We will build industries to create jobs for our people. Jim Nwobodo is the only governor in this state that built industries, and those industries are now being appropriated by the current administration. That will not continue in Enugu State,” Nnaji stated.

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The former minister reiterated his commitment to improving the living conditions of Ndi Enugu within four years, stressing that he would serve only one term in office if elected governor.

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Earlier, the chairman of the electoral committee, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, commended party faithful for their orderly conduct before, during and after the primary election.

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Nwachukwu said the outcome of the exercise was proof that the PDP remained strong and well-positioned to win the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State.

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