Austin Umahi, the youthful brother to former Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, has indicated curiosity to contest for Ebonyi South District seat re-run, scheduled for February 2024.
The seat turned vacant after the previous governor vacated it to take up an appointment because the Minister of Works in President Bola Tinubu’s cupboard.
Austin, who introduced his ambition at a information briefing on Monday in Abakaliki, thr state capital, mentioned he remained a prime contender for the senatorial seat.
He additionally mentioned that he was eminently certified for the place.
“True democratic course of is the one means to make sure the emergence of an appropriate senator for the district.
“I’ll give the folks one of the best illustration, having gained experiences from each the enterprise and political sectors,” he mentioned.
Thr senatorial aspirant was the director-general of the APC governorship marketing campaign within the 2023 normal elections.
He mentioned that the prevailing political preparations and constructions, devoid of sentiments, favours his bid.
“I’m a pencil within the fingers of God and he isn’t finished with me.
“We’re in a democratic dispensation and I need all my supporters to hope for the success of each the first and re-run elections.
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“I’m from Ohaozara Native Authorities Space and that’s the place the APC Ebonyi zoning committee zoned the senatorial seat to,” he mentioned.
He additional mentioned that the zoning of the place had not modified to one of the best of his data.
“I’m not contesting for private features however for the folks as it’s the time to make a constructive mark.
“I intend to vary the narrative and the district ought to be given a chance to elect a consultant in a clear method.
“Whoever emerges democratically ought to symbolize the folks as different aspirants ought to current themselves for the folks to select from,” he mentioned.
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