I'm Authentic Enugu PDP Governorship Candidate - Nnamani

Mr. Samson Chukwu Nnamani has declared that he is the authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu state.

Nnamani made the declaration, on Friday, in a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Center in Enugu.

Nnamani, represented by his Media Adviser, Dr. Buchi Nnaji, said that he drives his authenticity from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC's, present recognition of the Abdulrahaman led-faction of the PDP, which he is a member.

The clarification was made in response to three claimants to the Governorship candidacy of the PDP in Enugu state.

Nnamani dismissed the allegation that he was suspended from the party before the primary election and wondered how a suspended aspirant would have been awarded votes in the primary election if he was actually suspended.

Nnamani insisted that the party was no longer factionalized with the INEC recognition of the Abdulrahaman-led PDP, noting that the panel that declared him winner came from Abuja.

He also questioned the recognition of the former minister for Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, as a member of the PDP when there is no evidence of his joining the PDP from the APC.

He expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and supporters whom he said came out in their numbers on Sunday, 24th May 2026, to elect him as the PDP candidate, pledging to reposition Enugu state through infrastructure, job creation and people-oriented policies.

“As the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, I remain committed to the ideals of good governance, inclusive leadership, economic development, youth empowerment, quality education, improved healthcare, and enhanced security for all residents,” he said.

He said his aspiration is to build “a greater Enugu State where opportunities abound for every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or social status,” and promised to prioritize infrastructure development, industrialization, support for small businesses and welfare programmes.

“My administration will prioritize infrastructure development, job creation, industrialization, support for small businesses, and welfare programmes that will directly impact the lives of our people,” Odera said. “We shall also review and remove policies and practices that are truncating the wellbeing, economic survival, and social advancement of the citizens.”

He called on stakeholders, party faithful, youths, women, traditional rulers and the people of Enugu to join in building “a united, peaceful, and progressive state,” adding, “Together, we can achieve the Enugu of our dreams.”