Ebeano Political Family, Enugu State, formerly led by the founder and former governor of the state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, on Saturday, gathered at the Enugu State Government House on a solidarity visit to
Governor Ifeanyi Igwuanyi.
At the epoch making event , which attracted thousands of supporters, the Ebeano family, unanimously endorsed Ugwuanyi as leader.
They pledged their unalloyed loyalty and support to the governor in his choice of a political successor.
The group said that Ugwuanyi deserves the same political privileges enjoyed by his predecessors in the choice of their successors as well as other positions, describing him as an unassuming, peace-loving, visionary and worthy leader who has kept the vision and philosophy of the movement alive,
Speaking at the event, founder of the Ebeano Political Family, Nnamani, reassured Ugwuanyi that they will fully mobilise and rally support on his political decision in 2023, saying, “where you are going is where shall go”.
Giving a brief meaning of “Ebeano”, Nnamani said that “Politics is a serious business. Ebeano signifies “Equal opportunity , balancing of interest, applying leverages to guarantee interest”. He explained that the Ebeano movement is not a political party but only playing a complementary role to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to actualize its lofty agenda.”
He went on, “He (Ugwuanyi) is a man of destiny, with political savvy and sagacity, who is far above others”. Hye recalled how Governor Ugwuanyi brought him back from political retirement,.
In his speech, Ugwuanyi thanked the group for the honour done him, saying, “Today’s visit to show solidarity is akin to a family reunion as I see many friends and associates of old, political associates, business friends and indeed my peers in the streets of Enugu growing up”.
“The solidarity was a spontaneous freewill demonstration of your support with the sole aim of affording our administration the peace, focus and conducive operating political environment to consolidate our modest achievements and deliver more dividends of democracy to Ndi Enugu”.
“I, therefore, proudly acknowledge God’s faithfulness using this family at the beginning of my political odyssey and I say – to God be the glory”.
“The event of today is a most humbling experience; it challenges us to a deeper reflection and further reinforces our commitment to serve Ndi Enugu.
“In 2015, it pleased God, and through the instrumentally of the good people of Enugu State, I was elected governor of the state and re-elected in 2019 to serve our people.
” Our second term re-election was a referendum on our first term performance which saw Ndi Enugu giving us 95.54 percent of total valid votes cast in 2019 gubernatorial election; a phenomenal and unprecedented expression of support across party lines, religious divide and cultural distinction. This underscores the quantum of confidence reposed in our leadership by Ndi Enugu”, he said.
Others. who spoke at the event, included the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi; Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu of the Federal House of Representatives; State Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Augustine Nnamani; Chief Frank Nweke Jnr.
They commended governor Ugwuanyi’s uncommon leadership roles in unifying all political interests as well as reinvigorating the philosophy of the Ebeano political family, which gave birth to virtually all political actors in the state today.
The gathering was well attended by mostly members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
