Enugu 2027: 14 Gubernatorial Candidates Finalized by INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized the list of candidates vying for the Enugu governorship position in the 2027 elections, according to multiple sources. The list includes 14 gubernatorial candidates and their running mates. Among the candidates are Dr Chukwuma Mbah of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Chukwuma Nnaji of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and Mr Chukwuma Ohaa of the Young Progressives Party (YPP). The list also names Mr Edwin Alor of Accord, Prof. Jehu Nnaji of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Mr Okwudilichukwu Ugwu of the Labour Party (LP). This development comes as the race for the Enugu governorship heats up, with political parties intensifying their campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. It is important to note that INEC has not yet confirmed when the facility began operating, but the commission has been working diligently to ensure a smooth electoral process in Enugu state. Vanguard News, Tribune Online, and Google News have all reported on the list, providing different details but consistent with the list’s contents.