2027 elections: Enugu PDP governorship candidate Nnaji picks running mate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji (Nwakaibie), has introduced Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.

Chief Ugwu, according to a statement from the Uche Nnaji Media Team, was an entrepreneur, employer, philanthropist and community leader with practical experience in building businesses, creating jobs and supporting young people.

According to the statement, Ugwu represented the hardworking people of Enugu who had succeeded through determination and were ready to bring their knowledge and experience into public service.

Born in 1977, Chief Chijioke, according to his profile, hails from the Umuezediko kindred of Nguru in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state.

He attended Community Primary School, Nguru, and St Teresa’s College, Nsukka, before earning a degree in Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

After completing his National Youth Service, he entered the logistics industry and founded Windemol Maritime and Logistics Limited, a freight forwarding company that created jobs for graduates and helped young people acquire valuable professional skills.

He later expanded his business interests by establishing Sokabell Nigeria Limited, which operates in contracting and consultancy, and Magik Stars Hospitality Nigeria Limited, with interests in tourism and hospitality.

Commenting on his choice of Chief Chijioke Ugwu as his running mate, Chief Uche Nnaji said he intended to work towards the emergence of a fresh crop of political leaders for the future of Enugu state.

“We want fresh faces to emerge in the leadership configuration of Enugu state, Nnaji said, adding that, “having journeyed from Nsukka to the highly competitive Lagos business environment, Chief Chijioke has demonstrated courage, discipline and the capacity to identify opportunities, manage people and build sustainable enterprises.”