David Umahi, the governor of Ebonyi State on Monday, December 30, 2019, said he will not allow an older Politician to succeed him in 2023.
He spoke in Uburu, his country home while addressing members of the State Executive Council who paid him a Christmas Homage.
They were led by the deputy governor, Kelechi Igwe.
The Governor said his successor will never be older than him as there are several benefits of having a young and vibrant person as the Governor.
“I will not support anyone that is older than me for Governor come 2023. We need someone that is energetic and ready to lead with every commitment.”
“I will not engage in 2023 politics now, I can only talk politics a year to the end of my tenure not now. We are more concerned to developing the state and cannot be distracted by desperate people who are hungry for power and not for the betterment of the people”.
The Governor , however, said he is at the moment preoccupied with the development of Ebonyi State and hence is not bothered with 2023 political permutations at the moment.
He noted that he cannot be distracted by desperate people who are hungry for power and not for the betterment of the people.
Umahi while thanking the members for the support they have been giving to him urged them to work in unity in 2020 as no every good work comes without a reward.
He added that in 2020, every Council member must present one person for business empowerment.
Earlier, Igwe told the Governor that they were in Uburu to thank the Governor for his unflinching support towards them and his ability to transform the state in a short period of time.
The Council members prayed the Governor not to relent in his avowed commitment in ensuring that Ebonyi became one of the top developing states it has become under his watch.
