Enugu 2027: Nnaji signs one-term pact, vows to quit after four years
The Enugu State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2027 election, Uche Nnaji, a.k.a Nwakaibie, says he will serve only one term of four years as governor of Enugu State, if elected.
The Enugu State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2027 election, Uche Nnaji, a.k.a Nwakaibie, says he will serve only one term of four years as governor of Enugu State, if elected.
Nnaji spoke about the undertaking on Friday at Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area, during a grand reception organised in his honour by PDP supporters and stakeholders, noting that, the decision was in recognition of the existing zoning arrangement in the state. He assured that he would not seek re-election after completing his first term.
According to Nnaji, his one-term commitment would enable him to concentrate on delivering good governance and development agenda without being distracted by the pursuit of a second term.
His words, “I am not interested in perpetuating myself in power. That is not the idea. That is why I said I am not going to disrupt the arrangement that is running, which is zoning of power.
“I am aware that Nkanu has gone for four years. So, being an Nkanu man, I will go for one term. After the one tenure, I will go.
“I am going to bring a different approach to governance. My approach will be just for human beings. I am not going to govern for animals. We must have conscience in governance. Government is said to be for the people, by the people and for the people.”
He then, promised to introduce what he described as a “one-day, one-project” policy, through which his administration would initiate and execute development projects across the state.
He further stressed that his ambition was to leave behind a legacy of rapid development and improved living standards at the end of his four-year tenure and appealed to the people of Enugu to support his aspiration, even as his administration would be people-oriented, transparent and guided by a genuine commitment to the development of the state.
Commenting on taxation, Nnaji said his administration would govern with “conscience,” pointing out that policies that impose excessive burdens on residents and businesses should be reviewed.
“So, we must govern with conscience. If you put a tax regime in place and it becomes so bad for the people, why are you keeping it? You withdraw it.
“Look at all these taxes going on in Enugu State. The cost of living has risen so high. Enugu State has become the most expensive state in the whole federation, and this is a civil service town, a public service town.
“Most people who want to build industries in Enugu State are taking them to Anambra because of the fear of taxation. So, we must govern with conscience,” he further said.
In his comments, another PDP chieftain, Basil Ani, pledged the support of party members and supporters towards Nnaji’s ambition.
Ani said Nnaji had grown beyond being a mere political candidate, describing him as a movement with growing support among the people.
“I want to tell you that Uche Nnaji has become a movement that is at the heart of the people. It is no longer about the political party; it is about the conviction of the people about him.
“Nwakaibie is here to stay. Nwakaibie is here to take over,” he added.
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