Umahi’s Brother Declares For Ebonyi South Senatorial Seat
As the re-run election for Ebonyi South senatorial zone is expected to hold on the 3rd of February 2024, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and younger brother of the Minister of Works, Chief Austin Umahi has joined the race and said that true democratic process is the only way to ensure emergence of acceptable Senator for the zone.
Chief Umahi in a Statement said that he is 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.
Topnewsngr recalls that INEC had declared the present Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi winner of the Ebonyi South Senatorial Seat in the February 28,2023 General election before his appointment rendering the seat vacant.
Chief Umahi 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 .
Austin, 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 .
“Ebonyi south should be given an opportunity to elect who represents them in a transparent manner and whoever emerges democratically should go” .
“I am ably qualified as well as others , i challenge other aspirants to present themselves and let our people make their choice”.
