A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, known as Enugu North APC Frontiers, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the long‑standing marginalisation of the Enugu North Senatorial Zone. The request arrives as the president prepares to replace the resigned minister, Uche Nnaji, who stepped down amid allegations of certificate forgery.
In a letter signed by Barr. Ejikeme Ugwu and Sydney Eze, the group highlighted the imbalance in ministerial appointments in Enugu State since 1999. Their data show that Enugu West has secured four ministerial slots and Enugu East three, while Enugu North has produced none during the same period. They argue that this disparity demonstrates clear marginalisation and a lack of fairness.
Enugu North accounts for more than 52 % of the state’s population, yet it has been denied representation in the Federal Executive Council and other senior federal positions. Between 2015 and 2023, only a few individuals from the zone have held executive roles, such as an ambassador and a commissioner.
The Enugu North APC Frontiers assure the president that the zone is populated by hardworking, honest, and God‑fearing people, rich in talent and professional expertise capable of advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda. They express confidence that such individuals would serve with integrity.
Consequently, the group respectfully urges President Tinubu to appoint one of their qualified indigenes to represent Enugu State in the Federal Executive Council, thereby breaking the perceived “jinx” of marginalisation. They also request consideration of other qualified Enugu North candidates for various positions in his government, promising to give the president and the APC their highest votes in the 2027 elections.
The appeal underscores the need for fairness and equity in political appointments within Enugu State and presents an opportunity to address longstanding marginalisation while promoting inclusiveness in the state’s political landscape.
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