Ex-Minister, Frank Nweke, wins APGA guber ticket in Enugu

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Former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke, has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State.

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Nweke got 273 votes to defeat Mr. Jeff Nnamani during the APGA primary election held in Enugu on Sunday.

Other contestants in the election included Udeh Donatus who clinched 2 votes, Nwegbo Uchenna got 9 votes, and Ozoemena Obi Donatus got 4 votes.

Nweke, who spoke after the results were announced, promised to run an issue based campaign.

He expressed his willingness to have a debate with the major political parties in the state.

According to Nweke, “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 would be unveiling a comprehensive manifesto that would incorporate my plans for the people of Enugu state,” he said.