Ken Nnamani, former senate president, says it is up to
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, governor of Enugu, to choose his successor.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Nnamani, who is a former
governor of the state, said it has been the norm in Enugu since 1999 for the
incumbent governor of the state to determine his successor.
The senator added that the state has enjoyed political
harmony on account of adherence to zoning or rotation of key political offices
between the three senatorial districts since 1999.
Nnamani, who is from Enugu east, was governor from 1999 to
2007; Sullivan Chime from Enugu west took over from 2007 to 2015, while
Ugwuanyi from Enugu north will complete his second term by 2023.
It is expected that the governorship slot will return to
Enugu east in 2023.
“We have a tradition in Enugu State politics. The governor
is the leader who directs affairs. He will determine who succeeds him without
compromising the electoral processes and whoever he chooses will be our next
governor,” Nnamani said.
“I have absolute loyalty and respect for my governor who is
also the leader of Ebeano political family. He has demonstrated capacity and
leadership. We are waiting for him to lead the way to go in 2023 and we shall
follow.
“All the aspirants belong to the Ebeano political family.
One hundred percent of them are my primary, secondary and by-products. Some may
have close affinity with me which explains the understandable speculations on
whom I may be supporting. But it is the governor that will choose his
successor. The political machinery in the state, including the Ebeano family,
will be rolled out to support whomever he chooses.”
He advised those promoting division to desist, “because
there is no war to be fought”.
“We are one family. Whoever emerges will be governor for
all,” he said.
“No matter the machinations, conspiracies and subterfuges
over the governorship primary of our party, we will have a successful transition
under the leadership and guidance of our governor.
“It is understandable that some of those who are posturing
are seeking for relevance or seeking for political appointments in other
parties. That is the beauty of democracy.”
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