2023: It's Enugu East Senatorial District's turn to produce your successor - Enugu West tells Gov. Ugwuanyi

The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have declared that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District of the state to produce the next governor of Enugu State in 2023, based on the existing rotational arrangement, which was reaffirmed by the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, during the State Caucus meeting of the Party in 2013.

The people of Enugu West Senatorial District took the decision during the well-attended solidarity rally tagged: "Ife-Emelumma Enugu West Unity Rally for Gburugburu", held at Awgu Local Government Area Secretariat, on Saturday.

Speaking at the rally which was graced by #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State, his deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Augustine Nnamani, present and former members of the National and State Assemblies, Chairmen of Aninri, Awgu, Ezeagu, Oji-River and Udi Local Government Areas, Traditional Rulers, the Clergy, among others, the Convener and Chairman of the Central Organising Committee of the rally, Senator Ben Collins Ndu, told Gov. Ugwuanyi that the people of Enugu West Senatorial District have assembled to speak with one voice that the zoning of the governorship seat of the state favours Enugu East Senatorial District.

Senator Ndu who disclosed that the people of Enugu West Senatorial District are 100 percent in support of Gov. Ugwuanyi and his decisions in respect of his successor in 2023, maintained that they firmly stand by the decision of the State Caucus of the PDP in 2013, that the governorship position of Enugu State should rotate to Enugu East Senatorial District after the expiration of the turn of Enugu North Senatorial District presently occupied by the governor.

The Convener revealed that he seconded the motion moved by Chief Hon. Dubem Onyia, at the said PDP Caucus meeting of July 7, 2013, that the governorship position of the state should rotate to Enugu North Senatorial District in 2015 with an understanding that it should rotate to Enugu East Senatorial District in 2023, after the turn of Enugu North Senatorial District.

Senator Ndu pointed out that the PDP meeting of 2013 was attended by the party leaders such as the then State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Engr. Vita Abba, then Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime (from Enugu West Senatorial District), then Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, then Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo, other members of the National and State Assemblies who were members of the Caucus.

He added it was based on the PDP decision on zoning of the governorship position that Rt. Hon. Ugwuanyi from Enugu North Senatorial District emerged the governorship candidate of the party and thereafter the Governor of Enugu State in 2015.

"What we are saying in Enugu West Senatorial District is that in Enugu State, governorship position rotates among the three senatorial districts. You (Ugwuanyi) are a beneficiary of the motion I seconded that the governorship seat should rotate to Enugu North Senatorial District. The motion was amended by Dr. Charles Egumgbe that after Enugu North Senatorial District, it would be the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District. The amendment was adopted by the Caucus at that meeting", Senator Ndu said while displaying the minutes of the meeting.

The Chairman of the Organising Committee therefore reassured Gov. Ugwuanyi that "the entire people of Enugu West Senatorial District are with you", stressing: "Wherever you go, we go with you...Odikwagi N' aka".

In their goodwill messages, other speakers at the unity rally, such as all the members of the State House of Assembly in Enugu West Senatorial District, Chairmen of the five LGAs in the zone, members of the State Executive Council (EXCO), the PDP LG Chairmen, the Traditional Rulers, the youth, former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, former Minister of Aviation, Amb. Mrs. Fidelia Njeze, Chief Anayo Onwuegbu, among others, endorsed the pronouncement made by the Convener, reiterating that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District to produce Gov. Ugwuanyi’s successor in 2023.

Addressing the mammoth crowd at the rally, Gov. Ugwuanyi thanked the people of Enugu West Senatorial District for their unwavering confidence in his political leadership and reaffirmed the unflinching commitment of his administration to act in their best interest, as always.

"It is significant that the people of Enugu West Senatorial District have willfully communicated their position without goading. I, therefore, assure you that we shall strive to sustain whatever has kept our state peaceful, united and on the path of development. In doing so, we shall be consultative, just and equitable.

“The theme of today’s rally (Ife Emelu Mma) seemed musical to me when I got the invitation, but having listened to all the speeches, I now understand that Ife Emelu Mma mantra, is both a statement of fact and a philosophy; a philosophy that situates and inspires a just and equitable dispensation of political leadership in our polity.

“In its literal sense, it is ‘ofo’; an innovation of the divine spirit to bear witness to our acts of justice and equity.

“Your message is therefore clear. It is understood in all ramifications. May God grant your prayers and heart’s desire”, the governor said.

Rt. Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo, Hon. Prince Cornelius Nnaji, Senator Hyde Onuaguluchi, Rt. Hon. U.S.A Igwesi, Sir. Chinyeaka Ohaa, and Dr. Tony Okam, were among the dignitaries who graced the occasion

KingsCity:
I disagree. The position has rotated among the three zones. The second round of the rotation can start from any zone.. I support Ikeoha for Governor 2023

BluntCrazeMan:
They are all fools though.!!

IgboWarlord:


Why? ..Because they don't support or subscribe to your Biafra pipe dream?

KingsCity:
I disagree. The position has rotated among the three zones. The second round of the rotation can start from any zone.. I support Ikeoha for Governor 2023

teamoneline:
I hate Igbo politicians with passion. It's these ones they are suppose to be chopping off their penis

Penguin2:
If former Ministers and Federal representatives of Enugu West attended the rally,

And all elected state representatives at the Enugu House of Assembly,

And all PDP LG chairmen and all other party machinery,

My question now is, who then is standing with Ekweremadu?

Penguin2:
If former Ministers and Federal representatives of Enugu West attended the rally,

And all elected state representatives at the Enugu House of Assembly,

And all PDP LG chairmen and all other party machinery,

My question now is, who then is standing with Ekweremadu?

PENNYSWAP:



His village people and his in laws at Orji river

Kam2021:
Ikeoha has been good with projects but it's the turn of Enugu East...politics is all about negotiation..he can still negotiate with the leaders of Enugu East..

michlins:
Go through Enugu and the only sign of government presence is different signposts singing this man praise.

Periodically, you may find people who constructing roads with shovel and dilapidated bulldozer

KingsCity:
I disagree. The position has rotated among the three zones. The second round of the rotation can start from any zone.. I support Ikeoha for Governor 2023

KingsCity:
I disagree. The position has rotated among the three zones. The second round of the rotation can start from any zone.. I support Ikeoha for Governor 2023

crossfm:
Hehehe.

The drama that is about to play out in Enugu state is really a big one.

Governor Ugwuanyi and Ekweremadu should respect themselves,by allowing the zoning arranged to stand for peace sake.

Both Ugwuanyi and Ekweremadu know they are not qualified to contest in the next general election.

Going by the zoning arrangement in the state,its not the turn of Udenu to contest for senate,same is applicable to Ekweremadu, because his senatorial district is out of the race.

The best thing for both men to do is to step aside.

Penguin2:
If former Ministers and Federal representatives of Enugu West attended the rally,

And all elected state representatives at the Enugu House of Assembly,

And all PDP LG chairmen and all other party machinery,

My question now is, who then is standing with Ekweremadu?