The current governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi has stepped down for Godswill Akpabio and also endorsed him to become the next senate president.
Umahi said: “My brother [Akpabio] came on consultation with me, but yesterday I saw the president-elect on his invitation and he told me he is already committed and he said please, don't run.
“I accepted and I stepped down for my brother, senator Akpabio.
“He is my consensus candidate.â€
Native Reporters
