Posters of former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Azubike Ihejirika(rtd)has been flooding the streets of Umuahia, Abia State, as the battle to succeed Governor Theodore Orji in 2015, hots up.
The posters feature the general on the day he was received and honoured by the state government and the people after his tour of duty.
But General Ihejirika has said he was not interested in seeking any elective position next year. In an interview, the general said he would rather go into farming and construction.
He explained that farming and construction had the potential to create employment, wealth and economic growth, adding with intensive agriculture, the country could achieve food security.
Ihejirika, who spoke with reporters in his home at Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, said job creation would help to check crime among youths.
He said he was unaware of the rumours concerning his purported governorship ambition.
‘’It has not filtered into my ears; I have just heard of it for the first time today.
The general said: ‘’Well, I want to say that I have not decided yet on politics. That is the situation but one thing you must know is that I am somebody committed to the progress of my state and the nation.’’
The former Army chief, however, said he was ready to serve, having received the best education and opportunity to as Army chief of staff.
He said: ‘’I received the best education in Nigeria and the best opportunity to serve the nation, thanks to President Goodluck Jonathan, who appointed me the chief of Army staff.”
Ihejirika also spoke on the national conference, saying it would give Nigerians the opportunity to discuss how to achieve greater national cohesion and co-existence.
Reacting to the rumour that the state was ready to sponsor the general to replace Governor Orji, Commissioner for Special Service, Legal and Due Process, James Kwubiri Okpara, said the government was not sponsoring anyone for any elective position.
Okpara said the general, as any other person, had the right to aspire to any position, as long as he is qualified. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Igbos should find their own leaders and ntit just wait for abuja endorsed persons besides soldiers are poor Democrats
ReplyDeleteThe news is that the guy wants to govern Abia state pls. Stop insulting the igbos for no reason. You tribe is not better
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