Umahi emerges Ebonyi South APC Senatorial candidate

From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki

Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has emerged the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC)for Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone ahead of 2023 general elections.

Umahi joined the senatorial race after losing his quest to clinch the APC Presidential ticket.

The party had cancelled the primary to accommodate Umahi who lost the presidential primary election.

Umahi won the rescheduled Primary election that took place on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Afikpo North Government Council.

The Governor’s younger brother, Mr Austin Umahi, had won the senatorial ticket in the first primary election that took place in 28th May, 2022.

Speaking at the end of the Primary, Governor Umahi thanked the Delegates for entrusting him with their mandate and pledged to work hard to win the general election to enable him to repay their confidence through effective representation.