Umahi Dismisses Obi, Urges Support for Tinubu in 2027

David Umahi, the former Governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, declared that the South-East region does not have a presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections, specifically dismissing the ambitions of Peter Obi, the candidate from the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Umahi referred to Obi as “nobody” and asserted that he, along with other prominent South-East politicians such as Anyim Pius Anyim, Sam Egwu, and Elias Mbam, are equally qualified.

During a town hall meeting in Abakaliki organized by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Umahi urged the South-East populace to support President Bola Tinubu, arguing that this would strategically position the region for future political benefits. He called on religious and traditional leaders to publicly endorse Tinubu, emphasizing the importance of unity and strategic support rather than divisive sentiments.

Umahi expressed confidence in the integration of the South-East into national politics, citing recent appointments of South-East individuals to key positions.