The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has revealed that he will not engage in 2023 politics this early because he is more concerned about the development of Ebonyi State.
Gov. Umahi noted that he cannot be distracted by desperate people who are hungry for power and not for the betterment of the people.
9news Nigeria gathered that Governor Umahi made this known when EXCO members led by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kelechi Igwe came to thank the Governor for his unflinching support towards them and his ability to transform the state in a quick as wink period of time. They prayed the Governor not to relent in his avowed commitment in ensuring that Ebonyi sustained the top developing state it has become under his watch.
While speaking for the EXCO members, the deputy Governor aligned himself with the proclamation of the Former Deputy Governor of old Imo State, His Excellency, Francis Orji, urging other Governors to come for tutorial on good Governance under the Ebonyi State Governor.
In Response, Governor David Umahi appreciated the EXCO members whom he addressed as his team while urging them to work in unity in 2020 as no every good work comes without a reward.
He added that in 2023, every EXCO member must present one person for business empowerment.
Gov. Umahi also stated that his successor will never be older than him as there are several benefits of having a young and vibrant person as the Governor.
His words;
“I will not support anyone that is older than me for Governor come 2023. We need someone that is energetic and ready to lead with every commitment.”
He continued, “I will not engage in 2023 politics now, I can only talk politics a year to the end of my tenure not now. We are more concerned to developing the state and cannot be distracted by desperate people who are hungry for power and not for the betterment of the people”.
