ngela Mbaocha, Abakaliki
The Secretary to Ebonyi State government and Coordinating Commissioner, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, on Thursday declared his intention to represent Ebonyi Central senatorial zone at the national assembly.
Ugbala made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, shortly after a closed-door meeting with the state chairman of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Ebonyi State, Hon. Stanley Okoro Emegha.
Ugbala said he has not resigned his position as the Secretary to Ebonyi State government.
“I’m here to consult with the State Working Committee of our party and seek their approval and support, to run for Senate, come 2022/2023 for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District.
“I’m contesting to contribute my quota for efficient and effective representation and ensure accountability, and to join hands with other leaders come 2023, to make sure we build and expand on what the present Governor has done.”
“I offer myself for this service for the interest of the masses” he noted..
Ugbala noted that the publication quoting him to have resigned from office was false, as he remained the Secretary to Government of Ebonyi State.
He said the authors of the publication completely misquoted what he told Journalists who interviewed him on Thursday, and should be disregarded.
“When I was asked by the pressmen whether I have resigned from office, what I said was that I know the Electoral Law very well, and that I’m taking all the necessary steps; that my boss, His Excellency, Governor David Umahi, who graciously appointed me as Secretary to Government, has all the necessary documents, not myself.
“I told them that the office of the Secretary to State Government is known for confidentiality. And that I’m not the one to announce my resignation. Ok
“So, I have not told anybody that I have resigned. The publication should be disregarded in its entirety,” he stated.
