Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Ebonyi State Council of Elders has nominated Governor David Umahi for the contest of Nigeria’s presidency.
The council, made up of traditional rulers, elder statesmen and politicians from different political parties in the State, made this known in a press briefing, which was held at the Old Government House, Abakaliki on Monday, explained that Umahi is most suited to lead Nigeria as President from 2023.
Chairman of the Ebonyi State Elders Council, Engr. Benjamin Okah, explained that We have deemed it expedient and most important to present His Excellency, Engr. Dr. David Nweze Umahi, to the people of Nigeria for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, come May 2023.
The elders further stated: “We make this statement confidently bearing in mind his track record, his belief in the oneness of Nigeria, his detribalised disposition on national issues.
In consideration of the above and also the popular clamour for a president of South East Extraction, we therefore call
on Nigerians in different walks of life to come out in solidarity to give support to this project, to support a man of impeccable character with the zeal to develop our dear country to compete with any other nations.
The Ebony State Council of Elders, therefore, will start consultations with other states, leaders and other stakeholders to realise this project. Ebony State truly has a good and qualified person in Governor David Nweze Umahi for President and Nigerians will never regret having him”.
The Chairman, thanked by other members of the council said that Umahis monumental achievements in areas, agriculture, education, commerce and industry, infrastructure, education and human capital development stand his tallest in consideration of the President of Nigeria in the next dispensation.
