There is fresh rumpus in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over which zone should produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor as Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Tuesday announced his intention to vie for the presidential seat.
The governor disclosed his decision after visiting Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, where he intimated President Buhari of the move.
Umahi’s disclosure to the president came 24 hours after the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did same. Senate’s Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, also yesterday made public his intention to run for the number one seat.
As the politicking for the 2023 presidency gathers momentum, other aspirants are expected to join the race.
Aside from the trio who have declared so far, there are other top shots of the party including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, believed to be eyeing the presidency.
Daily Trust reports that the declaration by the aspirants has tensed up the agitation for the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket.
While most of the aspirants so far are from the South West and South East geopolitical zones, there are reports that a section of the party, being promoted by some governors who are members of the party are pushing that the presidential race be opened to all including the north.
