By Roland Ike, Abakaliki
Chief Austin Umahi, Younger Brother to the Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi , has indicated interest to contest for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat re-run election scheduled for February, 2024.
The seat became vacant after his brother, the Immediate Past Ebonyi Governor, David, vacated the seat to assume ministerial position.
Austin Umahi told newsmen on Monday in Abakaliki that he remains a top contender in the race.
The Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Campaign in the 2023 general elections said he was eminently qualified for the position.
“True democratic process is the only way to ensure the emergence of an acceptable senator for the district.
“I will give the people best representation having gained experiences from both the business and political sectors,”
He noted that prevailing political arrangements and structures devoid of sentiments, favour his bid.
“I am a pencil in the hands of God and he is not done with me .
“We are in a democratic dispensation and I want all my supporters to pray for the success of both the primary and re-run election.
“I am from Ohaozara Local Government Area and that is where APC Ebonyi zoning committee zoned the senatorial seat,”
He noted that the zoning of the seat had not changed to his knowledge.
“I am not contesting for personal gains but for the people as it is the time to make a positive mark.
“I intend to change the narrative and the district should be given an opportunity to elect a representative in a transparent manner.
“Whoever emerges democratically should represent the people as other aspirants should present themselves for the people to choose.”
