ProfessorJehuNnaji

representation in line with the aspirations of a rapidly evolving generation. Many political stakeholders also point to his jurisprudential background and global legal exposure as assets capable of bringing uncommon legislative sophistication to the Nigerian Senate, especially on matters concerning constitutional reforms, international diplomacy, judicial independence, educational advancement, and national development policy. Observers further note that Prof. Nnaji’s experience within international legal institutions — including engagements linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands — combined with his academic exposure abroad, positions him as a policy thinker with deep comparative understanding of global governance systems. They argue that such exposure could be instrumental in integrating international best practices into state governance, institutional design, and legislative innovation within Nigeria’s democratic structure. Within elite political an...

  …says his choice is founded on trust, credibility and proven capacity .       BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT . A frontline Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Aspirant for the 2027 Enugu East Senatorial Election, Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, has purchased Expression of Interest Form for the poll in Abuja. . Speaking to journalists after picking the form, Professor Nnaji said he is ready for screening for party primary which is expected to commence on Tuesday May 19, 2026 and ends Tuesday, May 26, 2026. . “My choice is founded on trust, credibility, and proven capacity as I consulted widely before embarking on this journey. . “As a senator I will represent Enugu East Senatorial District with a firm commitment by placing the welfare and collective interests of the people above personal considerations. . The Amurri born scholar contested in the 2023 governorship seat in his home state, Enugu on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but apparently out of affections...

  A frontline governorship aspirant for the Enugu State 2027 general elections, Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for National Democratic Congress (NDC). . Nnaji who spoke to journalists through phone from Germany on Monday, said his action was sequel to the plethora of litigations and disharmony in the ADC which had made it almost impossible for any political progress to take place. . “I therefore, wish to use this medium to thank my supporters for having faith in me and I wish our entry into the new party in furtherance to Mr. Peter Obi vision of a possible New Nigeria, a huge success”, he said. . Nnaji is a Professor of International Law and Global Politics. He contested in the 2023  governorship seat in his home state, Enugu on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but apparently out of affections and way of expressing his love for humanity devoid of rumpus, stepped down for the current governor of Enugu State, Dr Pete...