Enugu 2023: Zoning arrangement, not my making ― Governor Ugwuanyi

Amidst the allegation that his administration was plotting to distort the zoning arrangement in Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has said he remained committed to the existing power rotation in the South-East state.

Governor Ugwuanyi made the clarification on the heels of allegations by certain politicians that he would observe in the breach of the zoning arrangement as enshrined in the Constitution of the People’s Democratic Party.

Speaking with newsmen, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Barrister Steve Oruruo, said there was no iota of truth in the speculation.

He maintained that the Enugu people knew that it has been a tradition to move the governorship from one senatorial district to another, explaining that the power-sharing arrangement was not the making of Governor Ugwuanyi, but that of the founding fathers of the state.

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“It is possible that some people want to destabilise the government in Enugu State, but as you can see our peace-loving governor has maintained his focus. Notable leaders and elder statesmen have spoken and the situation is clear that zoning exists and must continue to exist in the State.

Oruruo said it was normal for politicians nursing various ambitions to make spurious claims about their capacity or influence, especially as the 2023 general elections draw near, adding that the governor does not take the monumental support of Ndi-Enugu for granted.

Governor Ugwuanyi further declared that what was paramount to him as he exercise his second term mandate was continuation of service delivery to the average Enugu electorate that gave him fresh mandate. He said he would not massage the ego of aggrieved politicians.

“There are many ongoing projects initiated by our dear governor, which he wants to see to their completion. The first-ever long span flyover at the Nike Lake Road T junction, which is geared towards relieving commuters of perennial traffic snarl has attained more than 70 per cent competition.

“The 200-Bed ESUT Teaching Hospital project in Nsukka and other rural development initiatives are what the governor is particular about more than politicking. His Excellency is focused on his mandate and would not like to join issues with those who want to distract him or plunge the state into unnecessary chaos over political permutations.”

The governor’s aide disclosed that Governor Ugwuanyi will continue to sustain his inclusive style of leadership, stressing that the approach has endeared the governor to many people both in Enugu and Nigeria as a whole.

“Peace and harmonious social co-existence mean the world to His Excellency, who, as a child of God has continued to restrain himself from joining issues with those whose stock in trade is stoking misunderstanding. ‘Thankfully, he had successfully inspired a reengineering of the political psyche of the people to embrace peace, conciliation and love for one another, as opposed to unbridled violence since inception of this regime.”