Ebonyi Group Condemns Umahi for Divisive Political Remarks
The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has condemned Minister of Works David Umahi for allegedly dividing the South-east for selfish political interests. This reaction follows a viral video where Umahi criticized Ebonyi leaders for not supporting Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Umahi claimed that he and others were insulted for advising against voting for Obi, challenging him to name any Ebonyi indigene he appointed during his governorship in Anambra State. Umahi also commented on the governorship zoning debate in Ebonyi, asserting it is not the turn of Ebonyi South to govern.
AEISCID President Paschal Oluchukwu described Umahi's remarks as shameful and unbecoming. The group accused Umahi of hypocrisy regarding zoning and alleged he is trying to maintain political influence through Governor Francis Nwifuru.
They demanded Umahi retract his statements and apologize within 72 hours or face legal action, asserting that the voters, not Umahi, will decide the 2027 election.
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