Former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Linus Okorie, has formally flagged off his bid for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 elections, declaring that ‘Ogeruwo it is time’ for the people to move from ‘waiting to work.’
Okorie made the declaration at his country home in Isiama, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, where he unveiled his manifesto, ‘The Ebonyi South People’s Mandate: From Waiting to Work.’
The former lawmaker, who represented the constituency from 2011 to 2019, said he was seeking the mandate to provide experienced and accountable representation to the people of Afikpo, Edda, Ivo, Ohaozara and Onicha that made up the zone.
‘Ogeruwo. It is time. The waiting must end. Representation must work,’ he declared.
Central to his agenda is the HELPPS framework, focusing on health and education, employment and empowerment, loans and business support, culture and tourism, community development and support for vulnerable groups.
Okorie also pledged to pursue federal intervention on water and electricity, strengthen agriculture, revive Citizen Budgeting, expand healthcare outreaches and promote skills and entrepreneurship.
He further urged young people across Ebonyi South to take an active interest in the electoral process, particularly by protecting and monitoring their polling units through lawful and peaceful means, saying citizens must remain vigilant to safeguard the integrity of the forthcoming general elections.
According to him, active citizen participation and accountability at the polling units are essential to ensuring that voters’ choices are properly recorded.
He promised a First 365 Days Agenda, including renewed engagement on the Amasiri power project, Akaeze and Ishiagu water challenges, employment initiatives and the proposed Federal College of Veterinary Assistants, Onicha.
The former lawmaker cautioned against unrealistic campaign promises, stressing that senators legislate, influence appropriation, exercise oversight and advocate for their constituents.
‘I will not insult your intelligence with promises that the office of Senator does not control,’ he said.
Okorie urged voters to assess candidates by their records, preparedness, and accountability.
‘The time has come for accountability. The time has come for representation that works,’ he said.