Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi has revealed that he was a man with excess grace from God that his enemy did not succeed him as governor.
Umahi revealed this on Monday during a thanksgiving session organized for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Chief Francis Nwifuru.
Umahi said, “You know how governors are currently struggling to be re-elected, enthrone successors and to be elected Senators.
READ ALSO: APC’s Nwifuru Declared Winner Of Ebonyi Gov Election
“We are three governors in the southeast for instance who sought to enthrone successors but only one succeeded.
“Only two governors were elected into the senate and despite all apprehensions, the APC performed marvelously in the southeast zone,” he said.
He said that he would not mount pressure on Nwifuru or try influencing his government.
“At this time on May 29, I will bow to him and say: ‘my boss I salute you’.
“He is my son and if he finds anything difficult, he will consult me and I will be there for him.
“When Nwifuru was nominated, I prayed to God that I don’t want my enemy to succeed me but him (Nwifuru),” he said.
The governor-elect Nwifuru who was the Speaker of the state House of Assembly has thanked the people of Ebonyi for trusting him to serve.
“I especially thank our father and leader of the party, Gov. Umahi, and assure him that I will be a worthy successor.
READ ALSO: Parties Share Assembly Seats In Ebonyi
“I promise to fulfil my campaign promises and urge my fellow contestants to join me in making Ebonyi, the envy of other states of the federation,” he said.
Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, the state APC chairman, thanked the party faithful for working tenaciously towards the victories recorded during the elections.
Trending video of the day:
Photo credit: Getty
