Former Deputy Senate President and Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial district, Mr Ike Ekweremadu has concluded plans to dump his political party , the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2023 Enugu governorship tussle

THE NIGERIA DAILY gathered from a source close to the former deputy Senate President that Ekweremadu has renewed his high-level negotiations with the top echelon of the APC from the South East.

The source told THE NIGERIA DAILY that Ekweremadu’s defection to the APC has nothing to do with disagreement with his own party, the PDP, but solely on his desire to pursue his governorship ambition in 2023.

It will be recalled that Ekweremadu is one of the longest serving senators in the national assembly having represented his senatorial zone for 16 years and still counting.

During his re-election in 2019, Ekweremadu has promised his constituents he would not be seeking another term in the Senate come 2023.

He was first elected to the senate in 2003. In 2015 he attempted to run for Governor but the then Governor, Sullivan Chime denied him the ticket insisting it was the turn of another zone . This prompted Ekweremadu to renegotiate his way back to the Senate.

THE NIGERIA DAILY learnt that Enugu PDP has insisted on following the zoning arrangements of the 1999. Enugu East produced Governor between 1999-2007 , followed by Enugu West (2007-2015) and now Enugu North (2015-date ) The tenure of Enugu North is expected to elapse by 2023 . But Ekweremadu’s close aide told THE NIGERIA DAILY that since all zones have benefited from the zoning arrangements , it doesn’t matter which zone produces the next governor .

Meanwhile, Enugu East which has former governors Chimaraoke Nnamani and Jim Nwobodo has made it clear that they are leaving no stone unturned in producing the next governor and the incumbent governor, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is strongly in support of Enugu East, this Newspaper still learnt.

With Ekweremadu leaving no stone unturned on his interest to occupy the Lion Building ( Enugu State Government House ) and without the support of the incumbent governor, his alternate vehicle to achieve his long time dream is through the APC.

This Newspaper has confirmed that Ekweremadu has activated all his governorship structures and is on the verge of concluding all necessary measures before he finally announced his defection to the APC.

https://thenigeriadaily.com/2020/07/08/exclusive-ike-ekweremadu-to-run-for-governor-on-apc-ticket/

Oga wetin happen you don shop for senate tire u stiill wan loot ur state oga u nor dey tire tell us y u greedy like this

If you know how Enugu state is structured to always favour the pdp I am sure you won't insinuate this. The zoning arrangements is strictly followed by everyone in Enugu not just pdp

Lol dis one doesn't know enugu at all

Even if any Jesus run under any party outside PDP he would lose

We will welcome him to our “Amala and ewedu” party if he made the move. The more the merrier. Enough Amala and ewedu to go around.

Enugu no bi Lagos! He can join APC, even get the APC's nomination but Enugu people are a different people. They will rather vote a pig in PDP than Abraham Lincoln in APC.
Meanwhile, Ekweremadu is and will perform 1000000000 times better than their present PDP governor.

Lol this is rubbish.
Those that know are well aware that Ekweremadu is low key the Tinubu of Enugu and Enugu PDP.
You can barely win a ticket in Enugu PDP without his support. He has the full structure of the party and if he wants to win PDP’s ticket, it’ll be the easiest thing for him.
He initially relegated his former boss Nnamani to the background after they fought. It was after they reconciled in 2017 that Nnamani was brought back to the spotlight and became senator.
He’s the reason Sullivan Chime and Ugwuanyi became governors.
Forget story

Ekweremadu should retire honurablely from politics because if he attempts to occupy lion house, it will end in tears for him

Selfishness........

Okay, so he knows the Presidency is far from South East.

All those saying u don't know enugu.... Lemme tell y'all, stakeholders are not happy with gburus.
Just that there's nobody to lead the break away.
Enugu state needs strong opposition and Ike is d kind of leader with structures to pull the breakaway..
D last election apc candidate had no backing... If someone like ikeoha should go to apc, it won't be business as usual in 042.
And u will be amazed how many people will join APC with him

If na Enugu .. Forget am...worse come to worst PDP will give ticket to Enugu south and fight it out with him....btw he is not very relevant no more.

Anyiamaka:
Enugu no bi Lagos! He can join APC, even get the APC's nomination but Enugu people are a different people. They will rather vote a pig in PDP than Abraham Lincoln in APC.
Meanwhile, Ekweremadu is and will perform 1000000000 times better than their present PDP governor.

so the same Igbos that will always vote a pig in person of APC is that same party Igbos want their presidential ticket.....Igbos are d real dreamers

Enugu state does not know politics, ike Ekweremmadu has been in the senate since 2003 representing Enugu west senatorial district..
is he the only person in that senatorial district or is it his birthright? now he is eyeing the lion house and if care is not taken he ll win again.
i tire for Enugu. Gaskia

hollah123:
so the same Igbos that will always vote a pig in person of APC is that same party Igbos want their presidential ticket.....Igbos are d real dreamers

I wonder ooo

Greedy Man

Igbochief001:
Lol dis one doesn't know enugu at all

Even if any Jesus run under any party outside PDP he would lose

you no get fear at all na Jesus u dey use (any) join the kind mind some people get this days dey shock me

Following

Hausa APC post

Ekweremadu suppose go for presidency not governorship.

Their matter..

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Former Deputy Senate President and Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial district, Mr Ike Ekweremadu has concluded plans to dump his political party , the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2023 Enugu governorship tussle

THE NIGERIA DAILY gathered from a source close to the former deputy Senate President that Ekweremadu has renewed his high-level negotiations with the top echelon of the APC from the South East.

The source told THE NIGERIA DAILY that Ekweremadu’s defection to the APC has nothing to do with disagreement with his own party, the PDP, but solely on his desire to pursue his governorship ambition in 2023.

It will be recalled that Ekweremadu is one of the longest serving senators in the national assembly having represented his senatorial zone for 16 years and still counting.

During his re-election in 2019, Ekweremadu has promised his constituents he would not be seeking another term in the Senate come 2023.

He was first elected to the senate in 2003. In 2015 he attempted to run for Governor but the then Governor, Sullivan Chime denied him the ticket insisting it was the turn of another zone . This prompted Ekweremadu to renegotiate his way back to the Senate.

THE NIGERIA DAILY learnt that Enugu PDP has insisted on following the zoning arrangements of the 1999. Enugu East produced Governor between 1999-2007 , followed by Enugu West (2007-2015) and now Enugu North (2015-date ) The tenure of Enugu North is expected to elapse by 2023 . But Ekweremadu’s close aide told THE NIGERIA DAILY that since all zones have benefited from the zoning arrangements , it doesn’t matter which zone produces the next governor .

Meanwhile, Enugu East which has former governors Chimaraoke Nnamani and Jim Nwobodo has made it clear that they are leaving no stone unturned in producing the next governor and the incumbent governor, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is strongly in support of Enugu East, this Newspaper still learnt.

With Ekweremadu leaving no stone unturned on his interest to occupy the Lion Building ( Enugu State Government House ) and without the support of the incumbent governor, his alternate vehicle to achieve his long time dream is through the APC.

This Newspaper has confirmed that Ekweremadu has activated all his governorship structures and is on the verge of concluding all necessary measures before he finally announced his defection to the APC.

https://thenigeriadaily.com/2020/07/08/exclusive-ike-ekweremadu-to-run-for-governor-on-apc-ticket/

Summary of this news -

Ekweremadu, leading Igbo politician, accepts Tinubu as his godfather!

He should get ready to vote himself. APC can't win election in Enugu

Imagine being a legislator for close to two decades and he's thirsty for a governor's office. It's my bet after that, he'll want to come back to the legislature again.

Anyiamaka:
Enugu no bi Lagos! He can join APC, even get the APC's nomination but Enugu people are a different people. They will rather vote a pig in PDP than Abraham Lincoln in APC.
Meanwhile, Ekweremadu is and will perform 1000000000 times better than their present PDP governor.

Chai ..

BabaRamota1980:


Summary of this news -

Ekweremadu, leading Igbo politician, accepts Tinubu as his godfather!

He wan enrol for school of jagabantism too?.
By force by fire Dem must receive sense.

If he tries it, his political career in Enugu and Igbo land, will seriously nosedive
He should aspire for something higher than that.

He stands no chance under APC

This move could put his political career to a perpetual sleep in Enugu state

Ekweremandu should know better