The outgoing governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has shelved his ambition to become the president of the 10th Senate to support his counterpart, the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio.
Umahi is also the Senator elect representing Ebonyi South senatorial district.
According to him, isn’t considering the position of deputy Senate president adding that he changed his mind after meeting met with the president-elect, Bola Tinubu.
“Tinubu asked me not to contest the position in the Green Chamber, Umahi.
He explained this to journalists after meeting with Akpabio on Friday.
His words: “My brother (Akpabio) came to consult with me. Yesterday, I saw the president-elect on his invitation and he told me that he is already committed, and that please ‘don’t run’ I accepted and stepped down for my brother, Senator Akpabio.
“He is my consensus candidate. I also step down for him as the deputy Senate president.”
Also, Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, said Akpabio is the president’s preferred choice but was unclear on which president he was referring to.
“As you can see, I am leading the campaign for Akpabio because he is the president’s preferred candidate and we have to put the interest of the country, the party, above any other interest.