The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant for the 2027 Enugu East Senatorial Election, Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, on Wednesday underwent screening alongside other aspirants seeking the party’s ticket for the poll.
Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Professor Nnaji described the screening process as orderly and transparent, stressing that the moment was critical for both party faithful and the people of the senatorial zone.
According to him, “This is a defining moment when party faithful and the people must make a choice not just for today but for the future.
“Leadership is not merely about occupying a position; it is about vision, compassion, service, integrity, and the courage to stand for the people at all times.
“If elected, I will represent a fresh and progressive path toward quality representation of the Enugu East Senatorial Zone in the Senate.”
Nnaji, a Professor of International Law and Global Politics, further stated that the Senate requires individuals who understand the struggles of ordinary citizens and possess the intellectual capacity to influence policies that would improve the lives of the people.
“The Senate requires individuals who understand the struggles of ordinary people and possess the capacity to influence policies that improve lives. I stand tall as an aspirant with a compassionate heart, intellectual capacity, and a proven commitment to community advancement,” he added.
The erudite professor from Amurri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State had contested for the governorship position in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but later stepped down for the current Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, in what was widely regarded as a demonstration of loyalty and commitment to peace and unity within the party.
Professor Nnaji had also contested for the Enugu East Senatorial seat in 2019 and has numerous international academic and professional publications to his credit. Among them are works on International Law and Global Politics, including studies on the impact of European Union enlargement, migration and labour dynamics in Europe, as well as scholarly contributions such as A Variegated Insight on Stalinism and De-Stalinization of the Eastern Bloc and Western Europe: A Case Study of the Post World War II Era.
The Professor of Law at the University of Kansas Law School, USA, is also a Merit Award Winner at the University of Naples, Italy, and has served as a Judge at the International Criminal Court MCC, The Hague, Netherlands. He was also a Vice Chancellor candidate for Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in 2015 and for Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2024.
