Ugwuanyi dismisses report on supporting PDP candidate

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former governor of Enugu State, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he was supporting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Nestor Ezeme, in the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election.

In a statement personally signed by him, Ugwuanyi described the reports 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, now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said there was no basis for claims that he would support a candidate outside his 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,” he stated.

Ugwuanyi specifically reaffirmed his support for the APC candidate in the Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election, Ikeje Asogwa, noting that his position on the contest had never changed.

“I stand by 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.

He further alleged that the reports were being spread by individuals intent on misleading voters through misinformation and the unauthorised use of his name.

According to him, the rumours are part of a broader campaign of propaganda aimed at influencing public opinion and securing electoral advantage.

“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.

Ugwuanyi urged residents and supporters across the Enugu North Senatorial District to disregard the reports and remain focused on the issues ahead of the bye-election.