{"id":6216,"date":"2013-07-09T07:27:17","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T07:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disnaija.com\/nigerian-newspapers\/2015-enugu-pdp-zones-governorship-to-nsukka\/"},"modified":"2013-07-09T07:27:17","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T07:27:17","slug":"2015-enugu-pdp-zones-governorship-to-nsukka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disnaija.com\/2015-enugu-pdp-zones-governorship-to-nsukka\/","title":{"rendered":"2015: Enugu PDP zones governorship to Nsukka"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IF political developments in Enugu State are anything to go, Governor Sullivan Chime is having its way on which of the three senatorial districts produces his successor in 2015.<\/p>\n

The Caucus of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State affirmed its earlier position that the 2015 governorship seat should be zoned to Enugu North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Nsukka cultural zone.<\/p>\n

The affirmation ended aspirations of groups from Enugu West Senatorial District, the political constituency of Governor Sullivan Chime.<\/p>\n

Recently, the governor and Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu disagreed on which district takes the next shot at the Government House.<\/p>\n

It (party decision) was taken in the presence of the Chime and Ekweremadu \u2013 two major dramatis personae in the zoning row.<\/p>\n

The unanimous endorsement followed a motion to zone the position to Enugu North Senatorial District which was moved by former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Chief Dubem Onyia,<\/p>\n

Onyia hinged his recommendation on the \u201cinherent agreement we have in Enugu State in view of our historical antecedents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senator Ben-Collins Ndu seconded the motion.<\/p>\n

There was no dissenting voice when it was put to voice vote by the chairman of the party, Vita Abba.<\/p>\n

The decision attracted a loud ovation from members at the Governor\u2019s Lodge, venue of yesterday\u2019s caucus meeting.<\/p>\n

Chime called for sacrifice and understanding, especially from most of the elected representatives, saying \u201cwe have to respect agreements based on zoning in order to make transition easier and smoother.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his remark before the endorsement was put to vote, Senator Ekweremadu said he has no problem with the governorship position being zoned to Nsukka zone.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we want it (zoning it to Enugu North Senatorial zone), let us discuss it (because) I\u2019m all for it,\u201d the senator said.<\/p>\n

Former governor and ex-chair of the ruling party Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, commended Chime\u2019s leadership style and wide consultation prior to elections.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cSome of us initially did not understand the governor\u2019s style but he was convinced and pushed it through.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat has been said by the governor (need to respect agreements) is true because it has saved us from unnecessary rancour and bickering.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to congratulate the caucus on the decision (zoning the governorship to Nsukka) taken today.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the meeting were: all National Assembly members from the state (except Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who was bereaved), former deputy governor, Ezenwata Okechukwu Itanyi, Ambassador Fidel Ayogu, Ambassador Justina Eze, Speaker of the House of Assembly Eugene Odoh and other principal officers, PDP Board of Trustees member, Mrs. Sally Egbogu and former federal lawmakers among others.<\/p>\n

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