Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, formally declared his intention to run as Enugu guber candidate in the 2023 general election.

There have been speculations over the months on whether the Senator has an interest in the number one position in the State.

Debates on the zoning of the governorship position in Enugu State have also be a major issue, with the proponents insisting that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial zone to produce Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s successor.

But speaking at a media interactive forum in Enugu, the former deputy senate president said “it is now time to focus on Enugu State and Enugu people. Governorship of Enugu State will help me to serve our people more and better.”

Details later….