Ebonyi: Former Gov Umahi’s Brother Moves To Replace Him At The Senate
Mr. Austin Umahi, junior brother of former governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has indicated interest in taking over the Senatorial seat his senior brother abandoned for a ministerial position.
Austin Umahi told journalists on Monday, December 25, 2023 at a press conference in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi state that he is determined to constituents of Ebonyi South senatorial District the needed good representation on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding however, that his desire to serve should not in any way preclude other aspirants from indicating their interest to enable the people to make a choice.
According to him; “True democratic process is the only way to ensure the emergence of an acceptable senator for the district.
“I will give the people the best representation, having gained experiences from both the business and political sectors.
“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 elections.
“I am from Ohaozara Local Government Area and that is where APC Ebonyi zoning committee zoned the senatorial seat.
“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,” he said
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 3, 2024, for the conduct of by-elections into the vacant Ebonyi South senatorial District following the resignation or demise of members of the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Former Governor Umahi was elected to represent Ebonyi South senatorial District in the February 25, 2023 election but, later resigned after President Bola Tinubu nominated him and was screened and cleared by the Senate as a member of the Federal Executive Council.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio had three weeks ago, declared the seats of Senators that vacated their positions for ministerial office vacant.
