Ebonyi re-run: People will determine my next move — LP’s Abaa-Okorie

Ahead of the forthcoming Ebonyi South senatorial election re-run, the 2023 Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, Hon. Linus Abaa-Okorie said that his people would determine if he would recontest for the position.

Okorie emphasised that it was the turn of his Onicha local government to produce the next senate in the spirit of justice, fairness and equity.

In a statement which he issued after the Appeal Court judgment that struck out his petition, Abaa-Okorie noted that he remained active, motivated and vigilant to protect the will of the people when the re-run eventually holds.

The position which was declared vacant following the resignation and appointment of the former Senator, David Umahi as a Minister by President Bola Tinubu has been generating ripples as Umahi had boasted that it was his right to choose who replaces him from his Ohaozara Council area.

“Within the next 90 days, INEC shall conduct a fresh election in Ebonyi South and the decision as to who becomes the Senator shall be yours. The forthcoming election represents our collective victory and opportunity to permanently bury the primitive push for a selfish family dynasty”.

“Happily, critical lessons have been learnt by all stakeholders from the February election and should be collectively applied to improve the electoral outcome this time around. By so doing, the people will ensure that the rightfully elected candidate is declared after the re-run election. My humble appeal is that we remain motivated, active and vigilant to protect the will of the people when the re-run eventually holds”.

“I have been inundated by many who want to know my next line of action, whether or not I will participate in the forthcoming re-run. My answer remains the same: being a product of the people’s will, it is the people that will determine my next move. I have commenced appropriate consultations, the outcome of which will determine my eventual decision and shall also be made public,” Abaa-Okorie said.

He further called on the people of Ebonyi South and his supporters to remain calm and resolute, stressing that he would never succumb to any intimidation, persecution and manufactured challenges so long he has the backing of his people.

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