Secretary to Ebonyi State Government, and Coordinating Commissioner, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, has resigned to pursue his senatorial ambition.
He disclosed this to journalists on Thursday after a closed door consultation with the Ebonyi All Progressives Congress(APC) Working Committee at the party’s Secretariat in Abakaliki.
Ugbala also announced he has dropped his governorship ambition in the interest of the party and aspiring to represent Ebonyi Central Senatorial district.
According to him: “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.
“You know political party is a platform through which you can come into leadership. And before any step is taken, it’s necessary to consult with the party leadership and seek their approval. That’s why I’m here,” he said.
Ugbala, who had served as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) and Commissioner under Governor David Umahi’s administration, before his elevation to Secretary To State Government, said he would ensure effective and efficient representation if elected Senator.
He said: “I’m contesting to contribute my quota for efficient and effective representation and ensure accountability, and to join hands with other leaders that the State is enthroning 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.”
On his resignation, Ugbala, said he had the full knowledge of the new Electoral Law, and had taken all necessary steps to obey it, including tendering his resignation letter to the appropriate authorities.”
