Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tonye Cole, says he is not going to be a part of the previous Minister of Transport, Rotomi Amaechi, within the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
That is as he declared his intention to nonetheless run for the primary seat within the state come 2027.
Cole acknowledged this on Tuesday, whereas responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Come up Tv, stressing that he has the aim to turn into governor of Rivers.
After working for 2 instances and couldn’t get the seat, he framed his newest bid as a 3rd time fortunate effort, signalling his dedication to lastly clinch the place after years of political engagement.
DAILY POST recollects that Cole contested the Rivers governorship twice in 2019 and 2023 however was unsuccessful on each events.
Talking on his relationship with Amaechi, the APC chieftain acknowledged that the ex-governor of Rivers performed a pivotal position in introducing him into politics.
He famous that whereas Amaechi is now pursuing the presidency, he stays centered on Rivers state.
Cole additional acknowledged that he stays dedicated to the APC and has no intention of following Amaechi to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
“No one can take away the truth that he introduced me into politics.
“I’ve all the time had numerous respect for people like Rotimi Amaechi and others.
“I’ve persistently mentioned he has a aim and ambition the place he needs to go, and so do I. I’ve my very own ambition and objectives,” Cole mentioned.
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