Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide who becomes the national chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking while receiving former Borno State Governor, who was in Ebonyi on consultations on contesting for the top APC position, 

Governor Umahi said Buhari has a significant role to play on how the next APC chairman will emerge.

According to Governor Umahi, and I quote, “I thank you (Sheriff) for informing us of your decision to contest the APC national chairmanship, but the president, who is the leader of the party, has a role to play. He is the only one that can take a decision, but if it is thrown open, you are my choice. The president can say in the interest of the party, let another person be there; we will obey him", end quote.