Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Nsukka Zone, have endorsed Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for second tenure over what they described as his administration’s massive infrastructure development.
They said the endorsement was because their zone is the highest beneficiary of projects embarked upon by the governor, stressing that Dr Mbah has transformed the zone in less than two years of his administration.
The Nsukka leaders who convened at the Adada House, Nsukka, on Thursday, under the aegis of Enugu State Coalition for Progress, Enugu North Senatorial Zone Branch, comprised of socio-cultural groups, the academia, representatives of traditional rulers, captains of industries, businessmen and women, politicians, market men and women, farmers’ association and labour leaders drawn from the six council areas of the zone.
A communique issued at the end of the discussion was signed by no fewer than 700 signatories including the former deputy governor, Chief Okechukwu Itanyi, Senator Chuka Utazi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the deputy speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ezeani Ezenta, Dr Dan Shere, Prof Simon Ortuanya, Gen Godwin Ugwuoke (rtd), Dr Mike Ajogwu (SAN), Chief Maxwell Ukuta, Prof Osita Ogbu and Igwe (Dr) H.N. Ukuta.
In a resolution and vote of gratitude, the coalition commended the governor’s outstanding leadership and stellar performance since assuming office in May 2023, saying the only candidate the zone would support in 2027 is Governor Mbah.
They insisted that supporting Mbah to occupy the seat for eight years was in the best interest of Nsukka people as his re-election would enable him finish the landmark projects initiated by his administration in the zone which were already opening Nsukka for economic development.
The coalition further praised the governor for enhancing peace and security in Enugu State, making it an attractive destination for investment, business and tourism in Nigeria.
“In particular, we note with satisfaction, that the setting up of the Enugu State Command and Control Centre by His Excellency at the Government House for tracking criminal activities across the state has become a model for other states of the federation. We applaud His Excellency’s holistic development agenda for Enugu State anchored on his innovation philosophy as a catalyst for positive change,” the communique read.
Moving a motion for endorsement of the governor for 2027, Chief Itanyi insisted that the ongoing dualisation of the 43.7km Penoks-Ugwogo Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road was the single most costly project in the state. The motion was unanimously affirmed via voice votes by members of the coalition who filled the hall.
