‘Bart Nnaji Not Running For Any Political Office’

The management of Aba Power has expressed concerns that despite its recent statement informing the public that Prof. Bart Nnaji, a former power minister, is not running for any political office, certain individuals have continued to spread the rumour that he is contesting in the forthcoming general election.

According to a statement by Edise Ekong, senior brand and communications manager, Aba Power, those spreading the false information have gone to the extent of printing posters declaring him, “The Man Our State Needs”, “The Best Man for Leadership”, etc.

He lamented that, as a result of the declaration, a large number of people from around the world have been reaching out to him through various channels to express solidarity.

“We want to state for the umpteenth time that Professor Nnaji, a former Minister of Power who has also served as the Minister of Science and Technology, is not a member of any of the political parties, let alone seeking to contest a public position.

“Whether the elements spreading this rumour are doing so out of mischief, to test the waters or to use his reputation and goodwill to build their parties and enhance their chances of winning elections, Prof Nnaji has not informed anyone directly or indirectly that he is interested in politics,” the statement said.

Ekong said Nnaji’s focus right now is on scaling Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electricity company, which he founded and chairs.

The company, which supplies electricity to areas even in Rivers State that border the Aba Electricity Ring-fence Area, stands an excellent chance of growing rapidly to help accelerate national development. Nigeria’s rapid socioeconomic progress is what matters to him right now.

“We advise journalists and members of the public to disregard the rumour of his being a member of any political party, to say nothing about contesting in the 2026 general election,” Ekong added.