Enugu NDC Rift Ends as Nwannaji Withdraws Suit, Backs Ohaa

The major crisis within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State appears to have been resolved after Prof. Ene Nwannaji withdrew his court case challenging the emergence of Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa as the party’s governorship candidate.

Nwannaji withdrew the suit at the Federal High Court, Enugu, on Thursday and declared his support for Ohaa ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking after the court proceedings, Ohaa expressed delight over the development, saying it had shown that the party was now united. He added that the development had ended speculations about division within the party.

“The world and Enugu State can now see that NDC is together and we are going to the Government House,” he said.

Ohaa said reconciliation with other aggrieved members was also ongoing, stressing that the process was continuous.

The NDC candidate called on members to work together as the party prepares for the 2027 election. He also promised that an NDC government would focus on the welfare of residents and ensure proper implementation of its projects.

Nwannaji, who had earlier purchased the party’s governorship nomination form, said he decided to withdraw the case after recognising that he and Ohaa shared similar aspirations for Enugu State.

“I saw in him all those things that have been in my mind, all those dreams I have for Enugu. And if he has them, and I have them, the only way Enugu people can benefit is for us to work as a team,” he said.

Nwannaji also dismissed suggestions that his earlier governorship ambition was sponsored by other individuals.

The reconciliation is expected to help the NDC present a united front as it prepares for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State.