Enugu NDC Throws Guber Ticket Open, Clears Air On Zoning

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State led by Dr. Johnpaul Anih has declared that it did not zone its gubernatorial candidate to any part of the state.

The party said it had left the position open for capable people across the state who have all it takes to win elections and dislodge the APC-led government in the state.

Addressing journalists yesterday after the State Working Committee meeting of the party, state publicity secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugwueze, announced that any capable person in the 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 said.

He said the party had however zoned the senatorial positions across the state based on fair power distribution, equity and good conscience.

He said the party zoned the Enugu East Senatorial District position to Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, particularly Enugu North LGA, as the only constituency, as well as the local government in recent times that is yet to occupy the position in the state.

He also stated that the Senate seat for Enugu North Senatorial District had been zoned to Igboeze South Local Government Area, which is within the Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency, while the Enugu West Senatorial District has been zoned to Awgu, being the only LGA in Enugu West Senatorial District that is yet to take a shot at the position.