NDC Names Onyema Ugochukwu, Sam Egwu, Okwesilieze Nwodo, Achike Udenwa, Others As Southeast Leaders
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has named key political leaders as caucus heads across the South-East geopolitical zone.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has named key political leaders as caucus heads across the South-East geopolitical zone.
The party described the leaders as central figures in the party’s consultation and consensus-building process ahead of the just-concluded primary elections.
The leaders were identified in a statement on Friday by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, noting that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined the party with an established leadership structure comprising respected elder statesmen and political leaders who coordinate party affairs in their respective states.
According to Enekweizu, the caucus leaders in the region include the former NDDC Board Chairman, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, for Abia State; former Governor, Minister and Senator, Dr. Sam Egwu, for Ebonyi State; former Governor and former PDP National Chairman and governor of old Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, for Enugu State while former Governor of Imo State and Minister, Chief Achike Udenwa, is for Imo State. However, in Anambra State, the party said the process is coordinated by Peter Obi’s team.
The leaders were identified in a statement on Friday by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, noting that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined the party with an established leadership structure comprising respected elder statesmen and political leaders who coordinate party affairs in their respective states.
According to Enekweizu, the caucus leaders in the region include the former NDDC Board Chairman, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, for Abia State; former Governor, Minister and Senator, Dr. Sam Egwu, for Ebonyi State; former Governor and former PDP National Chairman and governor of old Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, for Enugu State while former Governor of Imo State and Minister, Chief Achike Udenwa, is for Imo State. However, in Anambra State, the party said the process is coordinated by Peter Obi’s team.
The NDC further stated that the caucus leaders were tasked with conducting stakeholder consultations, building consensus and making recommendations based on political realities in their states, with grassroots leaders and other stakeholders also participating in the process.
The statement read in part, “These leaders were entrusted with conducting stakeholder consultations, building consensus, and making recommendations to the party based on their understanding of the peculiar political dynamics in their respective states.
“In addition, each state has recognized stakeholders and grassroots leaders who participate in consultations and make recommendations regarding party affairs.”
The party also stressed that aspirants who disagreed with recommendations made by stakeholders or caucus leaders were free to contest through the party’s democratic process, pointing out that such opportunities were provided during the primaries.
It, however, denied imposing candidates on any constituency or state, noting that the National Secretariat only received aspirants and directed them to engage with caucus leaders, stakeholders and party members in their respective states and urged caucus leaders, state chairmen, stakeholders and other leaders to engage aggrieved aspirants and members to ensure the continued growth and stability of the NDC.
The statement read in part, “These leaders were entrusted with conducting stakeholder consultations, building consensus, and making recommendations to the party based on their understanding of the peculiar political dynamics in their respective states.
“In addition, each state has recognized stakeholders and grassroots leaders who participate in consultations and make recommendations regarding party affairs.”
The party also stressed that aspirants who disagreed with recommendations made by stakeholders or caucus leaders were free to contest through the party’s democratic process, pointing out that such opportunities were provided during the primaries.
It, however, denied imposing candidates on any constituency or state, noting that the National Secretariat only received aspirants and directed them to engage with caucus leaders, stakeholders and party members in their respective states and urged caucus leaders, state chairmen, stakeholders and other leaders to engage aggrieved aspirants and members to ensure the continued growth and stability of the NDC.
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