The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has dissociated
himself from campaign posters with inscription stating that he wants to run for
president in 2023.
The posters have been widely circulated on various social
media platforms and online Television stations, as well as strategic locations
across the country.
A statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Governor
on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, said the gesture may be in good faith.
The statement, however, said the Governor would only heed
the call to run for president if he is divinely inspired.
It read, “The Governor of Ebonyi State has observed with
keenness, campaign posters on smartphones bearing his name and picture with the
inscription “Engr. David Nweze Umahi for president 2023” and widely circulated
on various Social Media platforms and online Television Stations, as well as
strategic locations across the country, and I, elect to make the following
clarifications:
“That His Excellency the Governor did not authorise such
campaigns on his behalf, however, the Governor understands that the move may be
in good faith, a show of solidarity and true belief in the experience and
ingenuity of His Excellency to highly contribute in the development of our dear
nation – Nigeria.
“That His Excellency,
being a respecter of constituted authorities could not have launched such
full-scale campaign into the office of the President even when the electoral
umpire is yet to open the window for such exercise.
“That His Excellency as a strong believer in the Divine
Mandate of God would wait on the Lord for divine directives and unless and
until he is divinely inspired to vie for the Presidency, he wouldn’t heed the
clarion call.
“That the Governor is presently occupied with delivering
dividends of democracy to the good people of Ebonyi State, transforming the
state in agreement with his five covenants with God as well as repositioning
Southeast and contributing his quota as at when needed in the nation-building.”
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