Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has obtained the chairmanship nomination form for Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State.
Osborne was among aspirants recently endorsed by Governor Francis Nwifuru as the All Progressives Congress candidates for the council polls across the state’s 13 local government areas.
The endorsement has continued to generate mixed reactions among political observers and stakeholders in Ebonyi.
Reacting to the development, Senator Umahi reportedly described the governor’s decision as a profound show of appreciation and confidence in his political family.
Accompanied by supporters and well-wishers, Osborne purchased the N30 million nomination form at the APC secretariat in Abakaliki on Friday.
He, however, declined to speak with journalists after completing the process.
Speaking at the party secretariat, the State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Francis Ori, expressed confidence in Osborne’s capacity to lead, describing him as a worthy choice for the people of Ohaozara.
According to Ori, Osborne would build on the legacies of his father, noting that he possesses the qualities needed to replicate Senator Umahi’s achievements as a former governor and current minister.
He added that residents of the local government area are firmly behind Osborne and are expected to demonstrate their support during the election.
