Politics
Enugu 2023: former Information Minister, Frank Nweke, picks APGA governorship ticket
A former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr, at the primary election of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), emerged the governorship candidate of the party in Enugu State.
The former Information Minister in the government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, had 273 votes to defeat Jeff Nnamani.
Other contestants in the election included Udeh Donatus who had 2 votes, Nwegbo Uchenna – 9 votes, and Ozoemena Obi Donatus – 4 votes.
Frank Nweke Jr had declared: “if I am elected as governor in 2023, it would be a process of reclaiming Enugu State.
“I will work with other aspirants and make sure we deliver the party.
“Few days from now, I will be unveiling a comprehensive manifesto that would incorporate my plans for the people of Enugu state.”
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