By Chukwu Emmanuel Uchenna

Leadership is best measured not merely by promises made, but by visible results delivered to the people. In the last three years, the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has brought a new wave of transformation, development, and purposeful governance to Enugu State.

From infrastructure to education, healthcare, security, agriculture, and economic development, Governor Mbah has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment towards building a modern and prosperous Enugu State. His administration has remained focused on practical governance, innovation, and policies that directly improve the lives of the people.

One of the most remarkable achievements of the Mbah administration is the aggressive infrastructural development witnessed across the state. Roads that were once in deplorable conditions are receiving attention, while several ongoing projects are gradually opening up communities and improving economic activities. This has greatly enhanced transportation and connectivity within urban and rural areas.

In the education sector, the introduction of smart schools across wards in Enugu State stands as a bold step towards preparing the younger generation for a technology-driven future. Governor Mbah’s vision for modern education reflects his understanding that education remains one of the strongest tools for societal transformation and economic growth.

The healthcare sector has also experienced significant improvement under his administration. The upgrading of health facilities and efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services show a government determined to place the wellbeing of its citizens at the center of governance.

Governor Mbah’s administration has equally prioritized security, recognizing that development can only thrive in a peaceful environment. Through collaboration with security agencies and the introduction of strategic security measures, the state has continued to strengthen efforts aimed at protecting lives and property.

Agriculture and youth empowerment have also received attention through policies designed to encourage productivity, job creation, and economic self-reliance. These initiatives are gradually creating opportunities for young people and supporting local economic growth.

Beyond projects and policies, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has restored confidence in governance through his energetic leadership style, accountability, and determination to deliver results. His administration has consistently shown a clear sense of direction anchored on development and service to the people.

As Enugu State marks three years under his leadership, many citizens can attest to the visible changes and renewed hope across different sectors. While much still lies ahead, the journey so far reflects a government driven by vision, commitment, and the desire to leave lasting legacies.

Indeed, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s three years in office have been marked by impactful leadership, transformational governance, and a relentless pursuit of progress for Ndi Enugu.

May the journey of development and prosperity in Enugu State continue to grow stronger.

….Accuses Tinubu Govt of Plot to Capture Opposition Parties

Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a strongly worded statement issued ahead of the Accord Party presidential primary scheduled for May 30, 2026, Hashim claimed that there were deliberate efforts by influential figures to weaken opposition platforms and prevent the emergence of credible challengers to the ruling establishment.

“Nigeria is being dragged back to the Abacha years,” he declared.

Hashim accused a top chieftain within the Accord Party of allegedly orchestrating internal manoeuvres aimed at destabilising the party and frustrating its ability to field a presidential candidate.

According to him, the development bears striking similarities to the political climate during the Abacha era, when all registered political parties were aligned behind a single power structure.

“We are seeing a replay of history, when political parties became tools for a self-succession agenda,” he said.

The former presidential candidate also linked the alleged plot to powerful figures within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the attempt to dominate the political space would ultimately fail.

“This coordinated plot by top officials will fail, just as the Abacha agenda failed,” Hashim stated.

He further accused the political establishment of systematically weakening opposition parties through what he described as manipulative legal and political strategies.

According to him, the process included the destabilisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the enactment of a “self-serving and obnoxious” Electoral Act, and the failure of some of its promoters to comply with the same provisions before aspects of the law were challenged in court.

“They weakened the opposition, wrote the rules to favour themselves, and still refused to play by those rules,” he alleged.

Despite the internal crisis within the Accord Party, Hashim maintained that the party’s presidential primary would proceed as scheduled.

“The presidential primary of the Accord Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 30. We are prepared to participate, and by the Grace of God, it will hold,” he said.

In a defiant tone, Hashim vowed that pro-democracy forces in the country would resist any attempt to undermine democratic values and political plurality.

“We shall not be discouraged. We shall not be intimidated. We fought for democracy, and by the Grace of God, we will defend it,” he declared.

By Paul Mumeh

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, former Governor of Enugu State, stands tall as one of the most intriguing, visionary, and intellectually gifted political figures of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Physician, philosopher, statesman, motivational speaker, and political strategist, the man fondly called “Ebeano” remains a phenomenon whose impact on politics, governance, and public discourse continues to resonate far beyond Enugu State.

Born on May 30, 1960 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state with an uncommon blend of intellect and courage, Senator Nnamani first distinguished himself in medicine as a specialist doctor before venturing into politics. Yet even in politics, he never abandoned the analytical depth and precision of a medical professional. His approach to governance reflected diagnosis, treatment, and long-term planning — qualities that made him one of the frontline members of Nigeria’s celebrated 1999 class of governors.

As Governor of Enugu State from 1999 to 2007, he redefined governance and political organisation in the state. At a time when democracy was still fragile and experimental in Nigeria, Chimaroke Nnamani emerged as one of the loudest advocates of people-oriented governance.

He coined and popularised the now-famous phrase, “Dividends of Democracy,” a concept that has since become a permanent part of Nigeria’s political vocabulary. What many now repeat casually was, for him, a philosophical conviction — that democracy must translate into visible benefits for ordinary citizens.

Beyond governance, Nnamani transformed the political landscape of Enugu State through the establishment of the Ebeano political family — a structure that evolved from a movement into a political dynasty.

Ex-Enugu Governor, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani

Since 1999, regardless of changing political parties and shifting alliances, the Ebeano philosophy has consistently produced political office holders; councillors, local government chairmen, state and national assembly legislators, ministers, and governors — while nurturing influential leaders across the state. That enduring relevance remains a testament to the strategic depth and organisational genius of its founder.

As Senator representing Enugu East in two different eras — from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023 — Nnamani remained a powerful voice of reason, intellect, and candour. Highly cerebral and unapologetically frank, he earned respect as a politician who never shied away from difficult truths. He called a spade a spade, regardless of whose interests were affected. In an environment where political correctness often overshadows honesty, Chimaroke Nnamani chose courage over convenience.

His Ebeano Lecture Series further revealed the depth of his intellect and foresight. Through those lectures, he dissected local and global issues with philosophical clarity and uncommon eloquence. Time and again, many dismissed or misunderstood his positions, only for subsequent events to vindicate his predictions and perspectives. Like a thinker ahead of his era, he often saw tomorrow before others fully recognised today.

Perhaps nowhere was this more evident than during the political turbulence of 2023. Against prevailing sentiments within the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Nnamani openly supported Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress. To many of his political associates and constituents, the move appeared controversial, even unacceptable. They rose against him politically, interpreting his action as betrayal or political aberration. Yet, in his characteristic manner, Nnamani insisted on what he believed was the pathway forward.

Ironically, not long after the 2023 elections, many within the same political establishment and among the voices that opposed him began embracing the Tinubu administration with enthusiasm. Those who once condemned his position gradually became apostles of the same political direction he had earlier championed, with several eventually aligning with the APC. Once again, Chimaroke Nnamani’s foresight appeared vindicated.

Yet politics, especially in Nigeria, can be frustrating to the well-intentioned. Despite the sacrifices and political risks he took, Senator Nnamani found himself isolated and unrewarded. Even the political structure he supported did not reciprocate his loyalty in the manner many expected. Left in the political cold, he chose dignity over bitterness and returned to his first calling — medicine — resuming professional practice in the United States, where he is reputed for his work in foetal medicine, the specialised care of unborn babies.

There is profound symbolism in that journey. After years of helping to birth political ideas, institutions, and leaders, the doctor returned to the science of preserving life itself. It reflects the essence of the man: resilient, purposeful, and deeply committed to service regardless of circumstance.
At 66, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani’s story is not merely one of political victories and setbacks. It is the story of conviction. It is the story of a man who often walked ahead of the crowd — misunderstood in the moment but vindicated by history. It is the story of a statesman whose ideas outlived controversies and whose political philosophy continues to shape generations.
As he celebrates this milestone, this should not be a moment of discouragement over the fickleness of politics or the contradictions of human nature. Rather, it is a moment of reflection, renewal, and reaffirmation of purpose. Nigeria still needs voices of courage, intellect, and foresight. The nation still needs statesmen willing to chart difficult but necessary paths toward unity, justice, and development.
For Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, aka Ebeano, the journey at 66 is not an ending but the continuation of a legacy built on vision, resilience, and uncommon courage.
Happy 66th Birthday to a physician of bodies, a diagnostician of society, and a philosopher of politics. May the years ahead bring renewed strength, greater fulfilment, and the satisfaction of knowing that history often remembers pioneers more kindly than contemporaries do.

• Paul Mumeh wrote from Abuja.