Following the resignation of Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, the political atmosphere in Enugu State has become tense as leading figures vie to fill the vacant ministerial seat.
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Those tipped for the position include former governors Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, alongside defence strategist Dr. Davidson Nnamani. Each contender brings a unique mix of political experience, influence, and regional backing.
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Chime and Nnamani are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while Ugwuanyi remains with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but maintains close ties to the ruling circle through the G-5 group of former PDP governors. His alliance with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is seen as a potential advantage.
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Analysts believe Dr. Davidson Nnamani could have an edge due to his background in defence strategy and his appeal as a younger, technocratic figure. Nnamani, who holds a PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy, hails from Isi-Uzo Local Government Area and is viewed as a grassroots politician with a reputation for pragmatism.
Political balance between Enugu’s two dominant blocs — the Enugu and Nsukka zones — is also shaping the race. The governor, Peter Mbah, and the last two ministers, Geoffrey Onyeama and Uche Nnaji, all came from the Enugu bloc. This has sparked growing calls for the ministerial slot to shift to the Nsukka area, which holds the majority of the state’s voting population but has not produced a minister since 1999.
Sullivan Chime, from Udi Local Government, is said to be quietly lobbying party leaders, while Ugwuanyi, from Udenu, is banking on his influence within national circles. The outcome will depend on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s final decision, which is expected to balance political loyalty, competence, and regional fairness in choosing Enugu’s next representative in the Federal Executive Council.
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