Former Minority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Maria Nwachi, has declared her intention to contest the 2027 National Assembly election to represent Ebonyi South Senatorial District.
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Nwachi explained that her delayed declaration was due to consultations aimed at identifying the best platform to pursue her ambition of representing the people of the district.
The former lawmaker, who represented Afikpo North-East between 2015 and 2019, said she plans to contest on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party.
According to her, the decision to join the race was motivated by her desire to provide quality representation for the people of Ebonyi South.
She also stated that, if elected, she would adopt a community-focused approach in carrying out her legislative responsibilities.
Nwachi added that her ambition was driven by the need to strengthen federal representation for the zone and ensure the concerns of her constituents are properly reflected in national discussions.
She said, “This is to inform the people of Ebonyi South District and my supporters that I am contesting to represent them at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly and the objective is to make laws that will change the narratives.
“As a community-driven person, I have all it takes to offer the people a special kind of representation in the National Assembly that will impact their lives positively.”
“I possess the competence, credibility, and capacity to deliver results. I am of the opinion that leadership must be measured by its impact on the people.
“I am contesting this election to touch lives. I am contesting to further liberate my people and unify them. I am running to restore transparency and accountability in the zone. And I can’t do it alone without their support. This is why I am seeking their support. In the next couple of days, we will further engage and inform our people of the party we are going to use in this election,” she added.