Samson Nnamani Rejects Factionalism Allegations After Securing PDP Gubernatorial Nomination in 2027 Polls

During a series of primary elections conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Chief Samson Nnamani announced that he is the legitimate governorship candidate of the party.

The Daily Post notes that two additional primary elections had previously produced Chief Uche Nnaji and Chief Dona Nwogbo at different venues within the state.

Speaking to journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu Press Centre, Nnamani confirmed that he was validly elected on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Through Dr. Buchi Nnaji, Media Director and Spokesperson for Chief Sampson Chukwu Nnamani, he stated that there is no faction within the PDP and that the Supreme Court has settled the matter.

Nnamani also rejected claims that he had been suspended by another faction of the party, calling the allegation a desperate move.

“You said you suspended somebody, and on the day you conducted what you called a primary, where you did your kangaroo election, you recognized the same person you suspended and counted votes for him,” he said.

“Samson Nnamani went for primaries. He is the only person that you can say participated actively in mobilizing PDP members for primary elections,” he added.

“We have the records in all 17 local governments. The other people were afraid of facing the election. That was why they started coming up with these fraudulent ways,” Nnamani continued.

“Most of the things we hear are rumours. So be properly guided, please. Let us put PDP together. These people are trying to silence the opposition, and we will not accept that. PDP is strong,” he said.

“The primary election that brought Samson Nnamani to be the flagbearer was duly supervised by officials sent from Abuja and the INEC, and members of the electoral panel declared him winner,” he stated.

Nnamani added that if the PDP administration were elected into power, it would review and eliminate policies and practices that were hindering the wellbeing, economic survival, and social advancement of citizens.