Prominent Southeast Governor Gives Reason Why He Rejected Labour Party
- Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has cited the spirit of sportsmanship as his reason for rejecting Labour Party in the state
- Umahi stated that his decision was to emphasise his earlier position to support the winner of the APC presidential primary election, which is Bola Tinubu
- The governor made the disclosure in a statement signed by his special assistant on media and publicity on Tuesday, June 14
Abakaliki, Ebonyi - The governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has said that his rejection of Labour Party in the state was done in the spirit of sportsmanship.
Governor Umahi spoke at a stakeholder meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, June 14.
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Umahi stated that his decision was to emphasise his earlier position to support the winner of the APC presidential primary election, Bola Tinubu.
According to Leadership, this was disclosed in a statement signed by his special assistance on media and publicity, Francis Nweze.
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The statement added that by all standards, the governor stressed his determination to keep with his earlier statement of supporting the ruling party’s standard bearer.
He said:
"It is pertinent to observe that if anyone wants the support and vote of Ebonyians, let such person switch to the APC, as Ebonyi State under the leadership of Governor David Umahi, is an APC state and as such, don’t play double standard, knowing that it is difficult and near impossible to be kissing and vomiting at the same time.”
Umahi will not step on the people's right - Aides
The statement further emphasised that Umahi understands the freedom of choice of candidates that every citizen has and will not step on the people’s rights.
"The general public is encouraged to see it from the lens of obedience to the supremacy of the political party.
The insinuations in some quarters suggesting that the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi has specifically asked Ebonyi People not to vote for a particular candidate in the 2023 presidential election was not just twisted but was also misleading.
However, you would recall that while making his speech during the just concluded presidential primary at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Governor Umahi did promise to abide by the outcome of the election by supporting whoever eventually becomes the standard bearer of the party.”
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Legit.ng reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, the rumored entrant of former President Goodluck Jonathan has begun to spark conversations.
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state in his opinion thinks it will be difficult for the ruling party APC to pitch Jonathan to Nigerians.
Umahi says it will be difficult to hand the former president the presidential ticket of the party ahead of 2023 polls.
Defection: Judgment Sacking Me As Ebonyi Governor Won't Stand, Umahi Boasts
Governor Umahi has denied criticizing the judge, stating the PDP was to be blamed for causing misconception in the court.
Umahi maintained he had no regrets about leaving the PDP for APC and that he and his deputy remains at the helm of administration in the state.
The governor has filed an appeal to the appellate court in Enugu state and Abuja as he urged his supporters to maintain peace.
Source: Legit.ng
