A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Austin Umahi yesterday insisted that the people of Ebonyi south senatorial zone should be given the opportunity to elect who represents them in a transparent manner.
Chief Umahi in a statement maintained that whoever that emerges democratically in the party primaries should be allowed to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming party primaries and the rerun election.
The re-run election for Ebonyi South senatorial zone is expected to hold on the 3rd of February 2024.
Chief Umahi said that true democratic process is the only way to ensure emergence of acceptable senator for the zone.
“I am eminently qualified and suitable to give the people of the zone the best representation having gained experiences from both business and political sectors which positions him as the best for the service,” he said. He noted that the political arrangements and structure, without sentiments, favours his bid.
“I am a pencil in the hands of God, my Creator, and He is not done with me. We are in a democratic dispensation and is not in doubt whether I am in for Ebonyi senatorial seat and I want all my supporters and well-wishers to pray for the success of both the primary and re-run elections.
“I am from Ohaozara and that is where Ebonyi State Zoning Committee zoned the senatorial seat and it has not changed to the best of my knowledge,” he added.
Austin, a younger brother to Senator David Umahi, the minister of works noted that, “I am not going for it for myself but for the people because it is the time to make a positive mark and change the narrative. I am ably qualified as well as others, I challenge other aspirants to present themselves and let our people make their choice.”
Recall that the senatorial seat of the Ebonyi South was declared vacant following the appointment of Senator David Umahi as minister of works.
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