Chidi Samuel || Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state on Monday said he has made up his mind to contest for one the three senatorial seats alloted to Imo state in the national assembly.
Mr. Okorocha, who has stirred controversies with many of his decisions as governor, said his participation will also increase the chances of President Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him, it would be a disservice to the nation if he failed to contest considering his “wealth of experience” as a governor for eight years.
“I have decided to run for the Imo West Senatorial zone because if I don’t, bad people will take the position. If my name appears on the ballot paper as contesting for the Senate, it will boost APC’s chances in the state. And many from my zone have said they will not contest if I am interested,” Mr. Okorocha said
Okorocha had earlier said that he would neither run for Senate nor for President in 2019.
The governor also reaffirmed the earlier endorsement of his chief of staff and son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, as his successor.
“If Uche Nwosu will be home for governor, I will tell the deputy governor to go to the Senate.
“I told you earlier that my interest is the Presidency but since President Buhari will be contesting in 2019, I decided to put my ambition on hold until he completes his tenure,” he said.