David Umahi supports Akpabio For Senate Presidency

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

A former minister of Niger Delta Affairs and Governor of Akwa Ibom state has been endorsed by the senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District, David Umahi for senate presidency.

This development is coming after David Umahi dropped his ambition to become the senate President.

Umahi affirmed that he had met with Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, and he has told him not to contest for the position.

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume added that Akpabio is the preferred Senate President.

“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.

“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,” Ndume said.