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General News of Monday, 20 March 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

'No vacancy' - Reactions as Senator Nnamani quits PDP after losing re-election bid to LP candidate

Chimaroke Nnamani Chimaroke Nnamani

The senator representing Enugu East, Chimaroke Nnamani, has formally withdrawn his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following his defeat at the hands of the Labour Party (LP).

This follows his failed re-election attempt.

The former governor was defeated by LP’s Kevin Chukwu who scored 69,136 against Nnamani 48,701 votes.

Nnamani said he in a statement on Monday, March 20 that he has decided to quit the party.

He said he made the decision after consultations with his associates and constituents and on account of irreconcilable differences with the national leadership of the party.

The former Enugu State governor, who was unequivocal about his support for President-elect and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, was expelled weeks to the 2023 general elections for alleged anti-party activities.

Nevertheless, Nnamani reaffirmed his acquaintance with the President-elect and promised to continue to partner with him.

See the full statement below:

Sen Nnamani quits PDP
……Thanks constituents for unalloyed support.

Former Governor of Enugu state and Senator representing Enugu East in the Senate, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has formally withdrawn his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just as he expressed appreciation to his constituents for the unalloyed support over the years .

Senator Nnamani said he has consulted with his associates and constituents alike and have decided to quit the PDP on account of irreconcilable differences with the national leadership of the party .

He said he has moved on and hoped that his modest contributions to the development of his constituency will be the building blocks on which his successors can build on.

Senator Nnamani thanked Nigerians especially the Ebeano political family and urged them to remain steadfast in the years ahead.

The former Governor reaffirmed his acquaintance with the President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and promised to continue to partner with him.

Senator Nnamani expressed optimism that a Tinubu Administration will promote good governance ,rule of law and human rights for the interest of all Nigerians.

Senator (Dr) Chimaroke Nnamani MD, FACOG
Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Africa/NEPAD.

Social media reacts

augustivity: Sha don’t come to Labour Party o. No vacancy there!

smart_wears_collections_: His this man ok @ all, u went against ur party and U want to win with d same party make all this men go rest their brains no Dey work again

green_goody: Even if you want run to Aso rock party, it will not help you. What matters is your pedigree and personality matters. So try and rest. Help the people around you. You have cut enough of the national cake. Rest Nnamani.

skimpykemza: Rest oga , is not kingship battle

chimaobidavidibe said: He's part of the conspiracy that's taking the SE backwards. We need a new Nigeria. Good governance only