ENUGU STATE APC: THE VICTORY SQUAD AND THE DAWN OF A NEW POLITICAL ERA
By Joel Eze
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Enugu State is awakening to a quiet but potent political revolution.
For too long, the people of Enugu have been trapped in the cyclical echo chamber of one-party dominance — a dominance that has consistently failed to match the people’s aspirations with the required political will, infrastructural transformation, and strategic development.
But all that is changing. A new wave is rising — and at the forefront stands the All Progressives Congress (APC), reengineered and reenergized, driven by a dynamic leadership team: The Victory Squad.
At the helm of this vanguard is Chief Uche Nnaji, Honourable Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology — a visionary whose political sagacity is matched only by his unwavering belief in a reimagined Enugu. This is no ordinary campaign.This is a rescue mission.
THE FAILURE OF OLD POLITICAL STRUCTURES
For over two decades, Enugu has remained under the control of a political establishment more committed to elite preservation than people-driven governance.
Despite Enugu’s strategic positioning as the heart of Southeastern Nigeria, economic growth has stagnated, youth unemployment has soared, and critical infrastructure across many communities has either decayed or never existed.
Elections have been won not on merit or policy, but through patronage, sentiment, and recycled loyalty. The consequence?
A leadership culture that rewards complacency and punishes innovation.
Enugu can no longer afford the tyranny of low expectations. We must ask: What has truly improved in the lives of ordinary citizens over the past 20 years? If the honest answer is “little to nothing,” then it’s time to embrace a new kind of politics — one grounded in competence, results, and people-first leadership.
THE VICTORY SQUAD: SYMBOLS OF A NEW HOPE :The emergence of Chief Uche Nnaji and the APC Victory Squad signals a powerful political reawakening — one founded on capacity, credibility, and courage.This team includes:Rt. Hon. Umeha – A seasoned legislator and sitting Member of the House of Representatives, widely respected for his principled leadership, legislative effectiveness, and deep investment in constituency development.
Prof. Nnamchi – A brilliant academic, public servant, and sitting federal lawmaker whose commitment to evidence-based policymaking and inclusive governance is reshaping public expectations.
UHon. Sam Atu – A grassroots mobilizer and sitting Representative who has consistently delivered on his promises, ensuring his constituents are not forgotten in the corridors of power.These are not just politicians. They are reformers, trailblazers, and strategic thinkers ushering in a new era of political accountability in Enugu State.
UCHE NNAJI: THE RESCUE MISSION BEGINS At the heart of this movement is Chief Uche Nnaji, whose leadership as Minister has already redefined Nigeria’s innovation and technology landscape.
But beyond titles, his impact is felt in his transformational approach to leadership — one that bridges federal visibility with local relevance.
Enugu does not need token political representation in Abuja. It needs tangible impact. It needs infrastructure, economic reform, and inclusive growth that reaches every town and village.
Chief Uche Nnaji’s leadership has repositioned the APC in Enugu as not just a party, but a movement — a platform for real change, for ending political recycling, and for restoring lost hope.
WHY ENUGU MUST CHOOSE DIFFERENTLY IN 2027We are no longer in an era where political power is inherited, auctioned, or monopolized by a privileged few.
The electorate is awake. The youths are engaged. The era of blind loyalty and manipulative politics is ending.The 2027 election is more than a contest. It is a referendum — a generational decision between progress and paralysis, between vision and illusion, between future-forward leadership and backward nostalgia.
APC in Enugu is no longer just the opposition. It is now the credible alternative — the only platform offering competence, clarity, and an actionable vision for a better Enugu.
A CALL TO ACTION
This is more than politics. This is a movement for redemption. A rallying cry to every Enugu son and daughter — both at home and in the diaspora — to rise, vote, and participate in shaping a new destiny.
It’s time to reject mediocrity and embrace excellence. To silence the politics of fear and amplify the politics of results.Let us rise behind the Victory Squad.
Let us champion the rescue mission.
