By Destiny Day
The deputy governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere will soon make his governorship ambition known to the good people of the state.
And contrary to Governor Rochas Okorocha’s call on his deputy to vie for Imo East senatorial seat, Madumere’s mind on the governorship position contest is already made up.
Addressing a congregation at his country home, Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State on Sunday, on the importance of lent in the life of Christians, especially as it concerns agony and betrayals the Lord Jesus Christ suffered before he paid the ultimate price for redemption of man against eternal destruction, Madumere said he could not even compare the betrayals from friends to what Jesus Christ passed through.
Madumere in an emotion laden admonition said that “if Jesus Christ could be ill-treated by those he called his friends and was later betrayed by Judas,” how much more a mere mortal like himself.
He emphatically shared his experience – agony, betrayals, insults and molestation from those he has shown love including those he nurtured to become relevant in life.
He therefore submitted that, like the Lord Jesus Christ, he has chosen his path towards realising God’s given vision to better the lots of Imolites.
He explained that his fate is in no man’s hand, but God’s.
On whether Madumere would be vying for the senate seat of Owerri zone going by Governor’s address on those that would join him in the Senate, his Chief Press Secretary, Uche Onwuchekwa denied knowledge of the said address.
He however added that senate can never be an option for his boss.
His words: “I have just heard this from you over our Governor’s pronouncement of those he wishes to join him in the Senate. I will surely verify this. From the little I know, I do not think Senate is an option. However, I know that in no distant time, political ambition of our respected, revered, competent and visionary Deputy Governor will be made known to the public. Until them, I implore to pray for our Governor, his deputy and other leaders for God’s guidance and wisdom.”
Meanwhile, Onwuchekwa said calls on Madumere to join the governorship race have continued to reverberate in Imo with groups and individuals singling him out as the most qualified for the plum job in government house.
He said they adduce reasons of experience, humility, administrative prowess and competence, for making the calls.