The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has given full support to the governor, Engr David Umahi, as he declares his ambition to contest for the presidency in the 2023 general election. The Chairman, APC Ebonyi state, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, applauded the governor David Umahi for his declaration, which was affirmed after he made his desire known to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
Briefing journalists at the state party’s secretariat in Abakakili, the State Capital, Emegha, described the intention to contest as a bold step. He stated his confidence that Umahi’s presidency would bring massive infrastructural development and economic prosperity to Nigeria and her citizenry, considering his monumental achievements in his private life and as an Ebonyi state governor.
“Let me inform all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora that Governor Umahi’s decision to join the presidential race is the best thing that has happened to the entire country, considering his precedent and genealogy. He promised to replicate his progressive efforts in Ebonyi at the National level. The governor is not contesting with anybody but with himself in total obedience to the party’s decision.
“Those who knew Ebonyi state before the coming of Engr David Umahi can be the judge. Under Umahi, Ebonyi has been transformed and now competes with developed countries. Aside from the road network kiss crossing the nooks and crannies of the state, there has been constant streetlights since he took over the mantle of leadership,” Emegha added.
The APC Chairman, who also doubles as the Special Security Consultant to the state government, said that apart from the massive infrastructural development, Governor Umahi has also brought an appreciable level of peace to the people, thereby making life more meaningful and satisfying.
“I, therefore, call on all Nigerians irrespective of ethnicity, belief and other attachments to queue into this dream of making the country greater by supporting Umahi to becoming the next president,” he added.
He thanked the people of the Ebonyi state for the support given to the Governor and APC at large.
Editor/Suzan O.
