For President Buhari, I Will Put My Ambition On Hold – Gov Rochas Okorocha

L-R: Governor Rochas Okorocha and President Muhammadu Buhari exchanging pleasantries (Photo Credit: File Photo)

The Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha, has stated that he would be putting his presidential ambition on hold in respect for President Muhammudu Buhari, Daily Post Reports.

Naijanews gathered that the governor made this known during the inauguration of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), on Sunday, the 25th of February, at government house Owerri.

Governor Okorocha stated that he was pointing his ambition on hold since he was sure that President Buhari would be contesting in 2019.

NaijaNews confirmed that he also declared his interest to run for the Imo West Senatorial zone during the ceremony.

According to him, “I told you earlier that my interest is the Presidency but since President Buhari will be running in 2019, I decided to put my ambition on hold until he completes his tenure

“But 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 Senate, it will boost APC chances in the State. And many from my Senatorial zone have come to me and said they will not contest if I am interested,” he said.

You will recall that NaijaNews had earlier reported that Governor Okorocha recently anointed his son-in-law to became the next governor of the state.