David Umahi, Minister of Works has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.Politics
According to the former Ebonyi State governor, stronger political engagement in the South-East could weaken Obi’s support in the region.
He spoke in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) following its inspection of federal roads across the country.
Umahi urged political and community leaders in the South-East to communicate more directly with residents about what he described as the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Nigeria travel guides
He argued that increased voter awareness would affect Obi’s electoral support.
“The more we educate our people, the less votes Peter Obi will get. Peter Obi cannot win in 2027. It is important for the leaders of the South-East to be bold, vocal and speak to our people, the Igbos, about what President Tinubu has done and is doing for the Igbos,” he said.
The minister also commended Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for backing Tinubu and appealed to Nigerians to respect those who support the President.Executive Branch
“I support the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, for his boldness in supporting the President. People should stop insulting supporters of the President; people should be allowed to support him,” Umahi said.
He further claimed that the Tinubu administration had done more for the South-East than previous federal governments in terms of appointments, political inclusion and infrastructure.
“No other President has done what President Tinubu has done for the South-East, whether by appointment, inclusion or projects,” he said.
Meanwhile, Soludo recently confirmed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was cooperating with the Tinubu-led Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor said the arrangement was built around shared development priorities.
