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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHIEF UCHE GEOFFREY NNAJI UNVEILS CHIEF CHIJIOKE PETER UGWU AS PDP RUNNING MATE
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate for Enugu State, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has formally announced Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu is an accomplished entrepreneur, employer of labour, philanthropist and community leader from Nguru in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
A graduate of Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Chief Ugwu is the founder of Windemol Maritime and Logistics Limited. He has also established businesses in contracting, consultancy, tourism and hospitality, creating employment and training opportunities for young Nigerians.
Through the Felistas Foundation, established in memory of his late mother, he has supported education by providing learning materials, scholarships and financial assistance to pupils and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Announcing his choice, Chief Uche Nnaji said:
“I am pleased to introduce Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu as my running mate. He is a successful entrepreneur, a committed family man and a compassionate community leader who understands the challenges facing our young people and business owners.
“His selection reflects our commitment to opening the political space to competent citizens with fresh ideas, practical experience and a genuine desire to serve. Together, we will offer Ndi Enugu a balanced and forward-looking ticket dedicated to creating opportunities, supporting enterprise and building a more prosperous state.”
Chief Ugwu holds the traditional title of Eweluchi Bube Uzo I of Nguru Nsukka, conferred on him in recognition of his contributions to community development. He is married to Mrs Chinonye Ugwu, and their marriage is blessed with four children.
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The Nnaji–Ugwu ticket brings together public-sector experience and private-sector competence while providing balanced representation between Enugu East and Enugu North Senatorial Zones.
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji welcomes Chief Chijioke Peter Ugwu to the PDP governorship ticket and looks forward to working with him in the service of Ndi Enugu.
Signed:
Dr. Robert Ngwu
Special Adviser to Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
24 September 2026