News2023: Gov Umahi Endorses Speaker Francis Nwifuru As Successor

2023: Gov Umahi Endorses Speaker Francis Nwifuru As Successor

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April 24, (THEWILL) – Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has endorsed the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Chief Francis Nwifuru, as his successor.

Nwifuru, who represents Izzi West constituency, had previously been endorsed by traditional rulers and political office holders from his Izzi clan.

He has been the Speaker of the Assembly since 2015, and currently serving his third tenure in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly.

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A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, said Governor Umahi announced the development during the burial of the father to the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mrs Chioma Nweze at Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.

The statement indicated that the governor presented the speaker to Okposi people reminding them that those of Ebonyi north zone offered their support when the southern zone sought such to produce the governor in 2015.

The governor urged the people not to fear as there was no one anointed by God that is not criticised by people.

He assured them that Nwifuru would continue on the path of peace and development of the state if elected governor in 2023, and enjoined the people to continue to support his government and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His words: “To Okposi people and people of Ebonyi State, I present to you the choice of the people in the person of the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru and I want Ebonyi South people to know that when it was the turn of Ebonyi South, an Abakaliki man was contesting and the Abakaliki people said no, so it is the time to pay them back.

“I want to assure you that this Divine Mandate we came with would continue and when this man comes onboard we would not turn left and right from Divine Mandate; so fear not, there is nobody that is thrown up by God that the people will not criticise.

“If people do not accept the sacrifices you are making, God will not disregard it, you can see that his children are very successful, some are doctors, some are lawyers, etc.

“2023 has to be ticking of the box; it will not be about promises; if you say you will do B, we have to ask you to prove how you will do A.

“The governor assured that the speaker will consolidate on the divine mandate leadership in the state.

“He appealed to the people of Ebonyi south senatorial zone and all Ebonyi people to support the candidacy of the speaker for the sake of equity, justice, and fairness.”

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