Tinubu’s re-election key for South East – Umahi

• Says Igbo presidency not feasible in 2027

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called for the total support of the South East zone towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 as a panacea for consolidating the chances of the zone to produce the President of the country in the future.

Umahi further said the zone will resist what he described as darkening counsel without knowledge to deceive the people into believing that an Igbo presidency is achievable in 2027.

Umahi called on the South East people to rise in support of President Tinubu “because he has demonstrated unwavering love and fairness to the people of the South East.

“We must not be deceived again. Mr President must have the votes of the South East up to 90% to cement this relationship. Enough of darkening counsel without knowledge in the South East. We must rise to educate our people. If we want to be president, we must avoid the politics of hate, misinformation, and sentiments.

“We must support other regions, and with God, one day, other regions will support us. Mr President must be supported to complete his tenure of eight years, which all regions are benefiting from. One day, we will be number one, but not in 2027. I will vocally continue to stand against any mischief to deceive our people. We are known for hard work and love and not hate.

“I commend our leaders who are the South East governors for their support and the great works they are doing for our people. I want our people to please support them along with our dear President for their second tenure in their respective offices.”