Enugu PDP Leader Announces Himself as Legitimate Gubernatorial Candidate

Gideon Arinze in Enugu

Samson Chukwu Nnamani, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, has announced that he is the legitimate candidate for the party’s governorship nomination in the 2027 election.

Speaking to reporters in Enugu yesterday through his media director, Buchi Nnaji, Nnamani said his claim follows a PDP governorship primary that was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and was supported by a Supreme Court ruling that recognised the Abdurahman‑led faction of the party.

He asserted that the PDP in Enugu is no longer divided, citing INEC’s endorsement of the leadership faction that conducted the primary which declared him the winner.

Nnamani pledged to transform Enugu State by focusing on infrastructure development, job creation, industrialisation, support for small businesses, and people‑centred policies.

“As the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, I remain committed to the ideals of good governance, inclusive leadership, economic development, youth empowerment, quality education, improved healthcare, and enhanced security for all residents,” he said.

He added that his ambition is to build “a greater Enugu State where opportunities abound for every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or social status.”

Nnamani also urged residents to disregard rival claims to the PDP governorship ticket, following the emergence of other contenders, including former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji and Dona Nwogbo.

He dismissed allegations that he had been suspended before the primary as unfounded, and called on party supporters and Enugu residents to back his vision for a peaceful and progressive state.