Enugu NDC Faction Picks Ene-Nwannaji Amid PDP Candidate Dispute
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- •The Enugu NDC faction held a parallel primary election on May 29, 2026.
- •Ene-Nwannaji was selected as the governorship candidate by this NDC faction.
- •A rival claim exists within the Enugu PDP, where a party chieftain declared himself the authentic governorship candidate.
- •The parallel primaries and competing claims have created divisions within both the NDC and PDP in Enugu State.
- •The 2027 governorship election in Enugu is approaching, increasing the stakes of these internal disputes.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Enugu NDC factions reconcile and present a unified candidate voters may consolidate support behind a single NDC candidate, improving the party's chances in the 2027 governorship election.
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