By Dennis Agbo
Following the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Know-how, Chief Uche Nnaji, a ministerial emptiness has been created for Enugu State.
Contenders for the place embrace two former governors — Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — in addition to a defence strategist, Dr. Davidson Nnamani.
Each Chime and Nnamani are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whereas Ugwuanyi, a member of the Folks’s Democratic Social gathering (PDP), is aligned with the G-5 group of PDP leaders sympathetic to the present administration.
Political observers say the competition seems to favour Dr. Nnamani, who, being youthful, brings educational depth {and professional} expertise in addressing safety challenges.
One other key issue shaping the selection is the normal zoning stability between the Enugu and Nsukka political blocs. The incumbent governor, Peter Mbah, hails from the Enugu bloc, whereas the 2 fast previous ministers — Geoffrey Onyeama and Uche Nnaji — additionally got here from the identical space.
Against this, the Nsukka bloc, which accounts for over 52% of the state’s voting inhabitants, has not produced a minister for the reason that return of democracy in 1999. This has fuelled requires equity and fairness within the upcoming appointment.
Former Governor Sullivan Chime, from Udi Native Authorities Space, is claimed to be quietly lobbying for the slot, whereas Ugwuanyi, from Udenu Native Authorities Space, is reportedly counting on his relationship with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to advance his probabilities.
Dr. Davidson Nnamani, a PhD holder in Defence and Strategic Research from the Nigerian Defence Academy, hails from Isi-Uzo Native Authorities Space — the identical senatorial zone because the resigned minister. A grassroots politician and robust APC determine in his locality, he’s extensively considered detribalised and pragmatic.
In the end, the choice rests with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will train his discretion in deciding on the following consultant of Enugu State within the Federal Govt Council (FEC).
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