Former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi debunks social media rumors of backing PDP’s Nestor Ezeme, affirming absolute loyalty to APC’s candidate, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, ahead of the June 20 bye-election.
The political landscape of the Enugu North Senatorial District has been cleared of engineered fog as the immediate past Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, strongly debunked viral social media reports claiming he is throwing his political weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barr. Nestor Ezeme.
In a direct and personally signed press release, the former governor labeled the rumors a calculated piece of misinformation designed by opposition elements to manufacture division and cash in on political name-dropping ahead of the crucial senatorial bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Ugwuanyi, who recently realigned his political structure by formally registering with the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the party’s nationwide digital e-registration drive, made it explicitly clear that his ideological and operational loyalty belongs solely to the APC.
Addressing his supporters across the six local government areas of the zone, the political stalwart emphasized that he has zero business crossing party lines to support an opposition platform, restating that his endorsement remains firmly tied to the entire progressive structure from the presidency down to the grassroots.
“As a committed member of the APC, I have no business supporting the candidate of another party. My support is firmly and unequivocally for all APC candidates, from the President down to the Councillor. I stand by Chief Ikeje Asogwa and my party, the APC.” – Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Former Governor of Enugu State
The upcoming bye-election has drawn significant national and regional attention, serving as a critical litmus test for the major political parties following recent seismic shifts in Enugu’s party structures. To give voters a clearer picture of the primary contenders contesting the legislative seat, the table below profiles the major political forces locking horns at the upcoming weekend ballot:
Ugwuanyi further warned voters and party faithful across the senatorial district to stay vigilant and immune to last-minute propaganda campaigns, asserting that desperate politicians frequently resort to deception when facing an uphill battle at the polls.
Urging progressive voters to remain resolutely focused on the core issues of human capital development and federal inclusion, the former governor expressed full confidence that a unified APC front will deliver a clear victory for Chief Ikeje Asogwa come Saturday.
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