People&Politics

A leading contender for the Peoples Democratic Party governorship ticket in Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, says he is optimistic that he will emerge victorious at the primaries slated for next month. Udeh who was screened Thursday at the PDP Zonal Office in Enugu said he was in the contest to win. "I am running to win. I represent the hopes and aspirations of the youths and citizens of Enugu State, including those in the diaspora. I have the capacity, experience and passion to consolidate on the legacies and achievements of our Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi." Speaking…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has announced a bid for the Kebbi governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the declaration, Malami who wields a lot of influence in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has turned out the clear favourite for the ticket. Many believe his aspiration enjoys Buhari's support. Malami lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination contest to the incumbent governor, Atiku Bagudu, eight years ago. The party’s governorship primary is slated to hold on May 23. Malami who initially denied media reports about…

JOHN-FRANCIS NWAROH The setting in Enugu today is like that of 2007. The eventful tenure of Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani as Enugu State governor was coming to an end and a crowd of aspirants had formed for the state governorship under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Many of his aides and political associates who rose from the ranks of Ebeano, the political group he formed, were jostling to take over from him. The list included die-hard Ebeano disciples like Deputy Governor Okechukwu Itanyi, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his Secretary to the State Government Dan Shere, presidential adviser Prof. Osita Ogbu, former Udi Chairman…