2023: Ugwuanyi Will Choose His Successor – Nnamani

Former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani has disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi will select his successor and the next leader of the state.

Nnamami stated that Ugwuanyi will choose his successor without compromising the electoral processes and continue with the norm in the South-East state.

The former governor added that the tradition in the state is that the incumbent governor always determines his successor, saying that zoning arrangements in the state will continue.

Nnamani stated that Ugwuanyi has demonstrated capacity and leadership, saying that he will continue to remain loyal and respectful to the governor.

In a statement on Wednesday, Nnamani said: “We have a tradition in Enugu State politics. The governor is the leader who directs affairs. He will determine who succeeds him without compromising the electoral processes and whoever he chooses will be our next governor.

“I have absolute loyalty and respect for my governor who is also the leader of the Ebeano political family. He has demonstrated capacity and leadership. We are waiting for him to lead the way to go in 2023 and we shall follow.

“All the aspirants belong to the Ebeano political family. One hundred percent of them are my primary, secondary and by-products. Some may have close affinity with me which explains the understandable speculations on whom I may be supporting.

“But it is the governor that will choose his successor. The political machinery in the state, including the Ebeano family, will be rolled out to support whomever he chooses.”

“We are one family. Whoever emerges will be governor for all. No matter the machinations, conspiracies and subterfuges over the governorship primary of our party, we will have a successful transition under the leadership and guidance of our governor.

“It is understandable that some of those who are posturing are seeking for relevance or seeking for political appointments in other parties. That is the beauty of democracy.”

Nnamami said that the state has enjoyed political harmony on account of adherence to zoning or rotation of key political offices between the three Senatorial Districts since 1999.