Enugu: Jonathan’s Ex-Minister Joins Guber Race

By Tosin Olatokunbo

Sacked by former President Goodluck Jonathan now he’s aspiring to become the governor of Enugu state under the banner of People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

Bartholomeus Nnaji, an engineer and founded Geometric Power Limited, Nigeria’s first indigenous-owned power development has made known his interest to succeed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuiyi as the state’s helmsman next year.

He made his intention public after New Enugu Coalition for Good Governance presented him both expression of interest and nomination forms, to contest 2023 governorship election in the state.

“This is extraordinary. I want to start by appreciating this coalition that thought I was worthy enough to lead us and thought they could sacrifice their hard resources to go and buy form for me for this journey,” he said.

He said he is contesting to consolidate on the achievements of Governor Uguaiyi, whose tenure in office has promoted peace and development.

Nnaji said; “May God reward you immensely, thank you so much. It is difficult for someone, if the person is sensible at all, to be presented with a challenge to come and serve the people and the person says ‘no, I won’t serve’.

“Particularly, when the people to be served have mobilised to get the instruments with which the person needs undertake the race. I hereby accept.

“The previous speakers spoke about something very profound that the governor of our state throughout his reign has established peace and there is no development without peace.

“This is one of the reasons why I want to take up this challenge so that I can continue to maintain peace in our state. I want to add value.”