NEWS
Brothers in Ebonyi state both chasing the Governorship office, buy forms
Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku, a House of Representatives member and his elder brother, Dr Augustine Nwazunku former Secretary of Ebonyi State Action Committee on Aids, battle to succeed Governor Umahi as they both aspire for the sit of the Governor of Ebonyi state in 2023.
It was reported that the duo picked governorship forms under the Peoples Democratic Party.
It was revealed that there are also a lot of others who have picked nomination forms to contest the number one position in the state. They include: the Chairman, Senate Committee on Youth and Sports, Sen. Obinna Ogba, who represents Ebonyi Central Zone; and a four-term member, who represents Izzi/Abakaliki Federal Constituency, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga.
Others included the member representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, Hon. Anayo Edwin Nwonu; a former Minister of State for Health, Chief Fidelis Nwankwo; a former Chairman of Ebonyi State Local Government Area, Mrs Adaeze Nwuzor.
The aspirants are all contesting the election on the platform of the PDP.
Though the ruling All Progressives Congress, has yet to commence sale of forms for the position, no fewer than three more persons are expected to pick their forms in the PDP party, in a few days’ time.
