BY AGNES NWORIE, ABAKALIKI
Members of the Ebonyi State Elders Council have recommended Governor David Umahi for the presidency in the 2023 poll.
The council, comprising of traditional rulers, elder statesmen, and politicians across political divides in the state, in a press briefing at the Old Government House, Abakaliki, described Umahi as most suitable to lead the country.
Benjamin Okah, Chairman of the Council, said, “We deem it expedient and most important to present His Excellency, Dr. David Nweze Umahi, to the people of
Nigeria for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come May 2023. We make this statement bearing in mind his track record, his belief in the oneness of Nigeria and his detribalised disposition on national issues.”
Okah, flanked by other members of the council, stated that Umahi’s achievements in agriculture, education, commerce and industry, infrastructure, education and human capital development stood him out for the task.
“In consideration of the above and also (going by) the popular clamour for a president of South-East extraction, we call on Nigerians in different walks of life to come out in solidarity to support a man of impeccable character with the zeal to develop our dear country.
“The Ebonyi State Council of Elders will start consultations with other
states, leaders and other stakeholders to realize this project. Ebonyi State truly has a good and qualified person in Governor David Nweze for President and Nigerians will never regret having him.
“Realizing that the level of allocation from FAAC to Ebony State is very low when compared with the enormous infrastructural development in the state, the Ebony State Council of Elders decided to
have on-the-spot assessment of some landmark projects in the state by embarking on visitation of state projects.
“We were at the International Airport under construction. On
arrival, we were greeted with unexplainable and monumental structures on the site. One of the things that struck us was the runway made of reinforced
concrete not seen in any part of this country and of international standard.
“Another structure in the Airport that made us speechless was the terminal building that is near completion (which) is so massive. Other facilities already in place are the Gatehouse, the Immigration Office, Fire Bay, the Central Tower, Police post and the Presidential Lodge at 85 per cent completion.”
