Umahi Claims Peter Obi Isn't Southeast's Top Presidential Choice

David Umahi, the Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi State, declared during an interview with ARISE News that Peter Obi cannot be considered the best presidential candidate from the South-East. Umahi criticized Obi for pursuing his presidential ambitions without consulting key political figures in the region.

He asserted that any presidential aspirant from the South-East should engage with regional leaders to build a political consensus. Umahi also rejected the notion that Anambra State should automatically produce Nigeria's president if the South-East is granted the opportunity, suggesting that other states like Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, and Imo should also be included in discussions.

He expressed that the South-East's chances of producing a president depend on political negotiations and alliances rather than a singular focus on one candidate. Umahi concluded that while he believes the South-East will eventually have a president, the time for that has not yet arrived.