In a statement issued on Wednesday by Edise Ekong, Senior Brand and Communications Manager of Aba Power, the organisation said, “Despite our recent statement informing the public that Professor Bart Nnaji, CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng, is not running for any political office in the land, some elements have continued to spread the rumour that he is, indeed, contesting in the forthcoming general election.”
The statement noted that individuals promoting the claim had gone as far as producing campaign materials, adding that “They have gone to the extent of printing posters declaring him ‘The Man Our State Needs’, ‘The Best Man for Leadership’, etc.”
It added that the speculation had triggered reactions from supporters globally, stating, “As a result, a large number of people from different parts of the world have been reaching him through all kinds of means to express solidarity with him.”
Reaffirming Nnaji’s position, the statement stressed, “We want to state for the umpteenth time that Professor Nnaji, a former Minister of Power who has also served as the Minister of Science and Technology, is not a member of any of the political parties, let alone seeking to contest a public position.”
The organisation also questioned the motives behind the rumour, saying, “Whether the elements spreading this rumour are doing so out of mischief, to test the waters or to use his reputation and goodwill to build their parties and enhance their chances of winning elections, Prof Nnaji has not informed anyone directly or indirectly that he is interested in politics.”
According to the statement, Nnaji remains focused on his role in the power sector, particularly at Geometric Power. It said, “His concentration right now is on how to scale Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electricity company he founded and chairs.”
The company, it added, is expanding its electricity supply footprint and contributing to development, noting that it “stands an excellent chance of growing rapidly to help accelerate national development. Nigeria’s rapid socioeconomic progress is what matters to him right now.”
The statement concluded with a call for caution, advising, “We advise journalists and members of the public to disregard the rumour of his being a member of any political party, to say nothing about contesting in the 2026 general election.”