Umahi Predicts South-east Support for Tinubu in 2027

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, indicated that the South-east's overwhelming support for Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election was a reaction to years of marginalization. He asserted that the region would likely support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections due to his favorable treatment of the area.

Umahi criticized Obi for not consulting South-east leaders during his presidential campaign and emphasized that the region has other capable political figures. He defended the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, claiming it is more economical than similar projects, and threatened legal action against Landmark Africa's CEO, Paul Onwuanibe, over land-related issues.

Umahi described the 2023 voting pattern as an "accident of history," attributing it to dissatisfaction with the previous administration. He expressed confidence that voters would recognize Tinubu's commitment to infrastructure and appointments in the South-east, leading to a positive response in the upcoming elections.