Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has announced his resolve to shelve his presidential ambition in order to allow President Muhammadu Buhari complete his second term. He however hinted that he will contest the Imo west senatorial seat in 2019. The governor made the announcement on Sunday while inaugurating members of Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC) at government house Owerri.
He further explained that his decision to run for the Senate was aimed at preventing 'bad people' from getting elected to the Red Chamber.
“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.
