May 26, (THEWILL) – A lawyer and financial expert, Barr. Peter Mbah, has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governorship candidate for the 2023 general election in Enugu State.
Barr. Mbah, former Chief of Staff to the Ex-Governor of the state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, emerged victorious during the Party’s primary election held at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu.
He was also a former Commissioner for finance under the Nnamani’s administration.
The Enugu PDP Guber Primary Election Panel from the National Working Committee of the Party, was led by Senator Ambuno Zik Sunday.
Chikwado Chukwuka and Senator Ike Ekweremadu, got one vote each. Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa polled three votes, while Chijioke Edoga, garnered nine votes to come second in the election.
It was gathered that the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Captain Evarest Nnaji and Joseph Onoh, all withdrew from the race.
However, before the commencement of the voting exercise, nine other aspirants pulled out from the race, stressing that they were now supporting Barr. Peter Mbah, who is the choice of the power brokers and stakeholders in the State.
The aspirants made the announcement individually at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, venue of the primary election.
Those that withdrew from the race include, Abraham Onyishi, Tochukwu Ude, Erasmus Anike, Nwabueze Ugwu, Rev. Ralph Nwoye, Prof. Jehu Nnaji, Beloved Dan Anike and Gabriel Ajah.
It will be recalled that a former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, revealed that Barr.Mbah was the popular choice to succeed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Prophetically, the prophecy of Senator Nwobodo has now turned into reality with the turnout of events at the primary election.
