Enugu NDC faction holds parallel primary, picks Ene-Nwannaji as governorship candidate

A splinter group within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has conducted its own governorship primary election, nominating Professor James Ene-Nwannaji as its candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial race. This parallel primary took place as another faction of the same party has yet to release the outcome of its own selection process.

The post announcing this development originated from Vanguard News, indicating a split within the NDC in Enugu. The specific details regarding the internal party dynamics and the reasons for the parallel primaries were not elaborated upon in the provided text, beyond the fact that two distinct processes occurred.

Professor Ene-Nwannaji's emergence as a candidate from this particular faction sets the stage for potential internal conflict or a challenge to the party's overall unity as the 2027 election approaches. The situation highlights a division within the NDC in Enugu State, with different groups vying for control or representation.