By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
Governor David Nweze Umahi has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership to zone the 10th Senate Presidency slot to the South East and Speaker of House of Representatives to the North East zone in the interest of equity, justice and fairness.
Governor Umahi made the call during a Press Conference at the Executive Council Chambers, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki, Wednesday.
The governor noted that such decision which reflects the Federal character policy would go a long way to calm frayed nerves across the various regions.
“I am asking the National Assembly to set aside the House Rules for the best to emerge.”
He however, indicated interest to vie for the number one position in the 10th Senate, citing his exploits in public service as added advantage.
“If the Senate Zones Presidency to the South East, I am indicating interest. I have been in public service for the past 16 years, so you can see that I understand what it takes to rebuild this country. I appeal to the Senate to set aside the rules for the best man to emerge, this is without prejudice to the will of God.
“We courageously left PDP to APC because of injustice, so the South East trusts APC because in Ebonyi State, we returned three Senatorial Candidates, three House of Representatives Candidates, Ebonyi is totally APC.
“It will be very fair enough for the nation Nigeria to look in the direction of South East in this Senate Presidency.”
Governor Umahi while assuring that his administration will complete all ongoing projects before anchoring the ship in the month of May, announced that flight operations would soon kick off at the Ebonyi International Airport.
“In the next few days we will be having our test flight, the President will be commissioning the airport and other projects soon.” He assured.
