As the re-run for Ebonyi South senatorial zone has been fixed for February 3rd 2024, a top-notch contender in the race, Chief Austin Umahi said that a truly democratic process is the only way to ensure the emergence of an acceptable Senator for the zone.
Umahi explained that he is eminently qualified and suitable to give his people the best representation having gained experiences from both the business and political sectors which positions him as the best for the service.
He told newsmen in Abakaliki that the political arrangements, and structure, without sentiments, favour his bid.
He stated "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 there is no doubt that I am in for the Ebonyi senatorial seat 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 the Ebonyi state zoning committee zoned the senatorial seat and it has not changed to the best of my knowledge.
Austin, younger brother to Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works noted, "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 allowed to elect who transparently represents them 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".
Recall that the senatorial seat of the Ebonyi South senatorial was declared vacant following the appointment of Senator David Umahi as Minister of Works.
