RismadarVoice Reporters
November 10, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, Chief Uche Nnaji, has pledged to address what he described as excessive taxation and introduce policies aimed at improving business activities if elected governor in 2027.
Nnaji made the promise while addressing Enugu indigenes residing in Aba, Abia State, under the Enugu State Consultative Forum.
The former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology alleged that the state’s taxation policies were discouraging investment and forcing some business owners to relocate.
He claimed that traders in rural communities were particularly affected, alleging that some paid annual levies of ₦36,000 despite earning limited incomes.
Nnaji maintained that taxation should reflect economic realities and should not impose excessive burdens on small businesses.
He also questioned the state’s reported internally generated revenue, claiming that it had increased from ₦26 billion to ₦406.7 billion.
The candidate argued that residents should experience corresponding improvements in infrastructure, employment opportunities and living conditions.
However, the revenue figures and allegations of business relocations were not independently established in his remarks.
Nnaji also expressed concern over insecurity and unemployment, alleging that economic hardship had contributed to criminal activities in parts of the state.
He promised to establish industries using Enugu’s mineral resources, including coal and iron ore, with the aim of creating more than 50,000 employment opportunities.
The governorship candidate said his proposed administration would prioritise industrialisation, economic recovery, improved security and policies designed to attract private investment.
He further criticised the condition of roads in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area and called for greater accountability in the utilisation of public revenue.
According to him, consultations with Enugu indigenes outside the state form part of his efforts to identify economic challenges and explain his proposed development agenda.
Officials of his campaign organisation, including Chuks Ndukwe and Chief Uche Ugwu, also criticised the state’s taxation policies and expressed support for his industrialisation proposals.
The President of the Enugu State Consultative Forum, Sunday Okonkwo, said the organisation was interested in policies addressing business development, employment and security.
Nnaji maintained that reducing the cost of doing business and expanding industrial activities would be central priorities of his administration if elected.
His proposals come as political parties and candidates intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State.
