Victor Umeh Declares Igbo Opposing Obi as Enemies

Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), a senator, stated that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is the conscience of the Igbo people for the 2027 general election. Umeh warned that any Igbo individual campaigning against Obi would be acting against the interests of the region.

He made these comments during an event organized by the Knights of St. John International at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Awka, Anambra State. Umeh emphasized his role as an Igbo activist and urged Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to avoid actions that could undermine Obi's presidential ambitions.

He reminded Soludo of his significant contribution to his emergence as governor and insisted that he should serve with honor and nobility, rather than sabotaging Obi. Soludo had previously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, which has led to tensions between him and Obi, who have exchanged criticisms regarding their respective tenures as governors of Anambra State.