2023: Umahi denounces campaign posters, says he’ll wait on God’s directive

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared that he will wait for divine directive before taking any step on his reported presidential ambition in 2023 or otherwise.

Umahi also denounced campaign posters currently circulating on social media, indicating his participation in the 2023 presidential race.

In a statement made available to The Star on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Francis Nwaze, the governor debunked the posters.

According to him, such posters can also be seen at strategic locations across country.

Nwaze said: “The governor did not authorise such posters though it can be admitted that such moves may be in faith.

“The governor understands that the move may be a show of solidarity and true belief in his ingenuity to contribute in the development of the country.

“It should, however, be noted that the governor being a respecter of constituted authority, could not have launched such campaign when the electoral umpire has not opened the window for such exercise.

“The governor as a believer in the mandate of God will wait for divine directive and heed to the clarion call only when directed.”

Umahi, he said, is presently occupied with delivering dividends of democracy to Ebonyi people.

“He is also contributing in repositioning the South-East zone and toward nation building,” he said.