The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Enugu State Chapter has thrown its governorship ticket open to all aspirants.
The NDC led by Dr. Johnpaul Anih, affirmed that it has not made any provision that its gubernatorial candidate must come from any specific part of the state, adding that there was no zoning arrangement.
The party stated that it has left the governorship position open for citizens across the state who were capable and had all it takes to win elections and dislodge the APC-led government in the state.
The party’s stance was further explained by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugwueze, when he addressed journalists, weekend, following a meeting ofthe State Working Committee(SWC) of the party.
He made it clear that any capable citizen of Enugu State, “irrespective of the senatorial zone, is qualified to fly the party’s governorship flag in the 2027 election.
“This decision aligns with the party’s determination to win the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State and to achieve that, we are not going to sacrifice capacity on the altar of zoning..
“Capturing the Lion Building is our major target and we have to exploit every available option and strategy,” Ugwueze added.
