ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he is supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barr. Nestor Ezeme, in the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election.
In a statement personally signed by him, Ugwuanyi described the allegation as false, misleading, and the handiwork of political opponents seeking to gain an advantage ahead of the election scheduled for June 20, 2026.
The former governor, who is now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said there was no basis for him to support a candidate from another political party, stressing that his allegiance remains firmly with the APC and its candidates at all levels.
“As a committed member of the APC, I have no business supporting the candidate of another party. My support is firmly and unequivocally for all APC candidates, from the President down to the Councillor,” Ugwuanyi stated.
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He specifically reiterated his backing for Chief Ikeje Asogwa, the APC candidate in the Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election, insisting that his position on the contest has never wavered.
“I stand by Chief Ikeje Asogwa and my party, the APC. Any claim to the contrary is fake news and should be dismissed and disregarded by the public,” he said.
Ugwuanyi further alleged that those behind the reports were engaging in propaganda and misinformation aimed at misleading voters through name-dropping and false narratives.
“These false reports are the handiwork of mischief makers who have resorted to propaganda and deception in pursuit of electoral gains. The people should not be misled,” he added.
The former governor therefore called on residents and supporters across the Enugu North Senatorial District to ignore the reports and remain focused on the key issues ahead of the bye-election.