Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the South-East region will eventually produce a Nigerian president, but not in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Monday, Umahi called on the Igbo people to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, noting that the president has demonstrated fairness to the South-East, especially through infrastructure development.
Reacting to a recent online publication that he claimed falsely portrayed Tinubu’s administration as neglecting the region, Umahi said: “Politics is in the air, and some individuals are choosing to deceive the public in a bid to look like heroes, while ignoring the massive infrastructure work President Tinubu is doing nationwide.”
He explained that all regional directors in the Ministry of Works have been instructed to return to project sites and compile reports on both ongoing and inherited projects — to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to equitable development across the country, irrespective of political leanings or voting history.
According to him, President Tinubu is using infrastructure as a tool to promote national unity and restore citizens’ confidence in government. “Only those who open their eyes will see the light of change in Nigeria,” Umahi added.
Addressing calls for a South-East presidency in 2027, Umahi urged the Igbo to focus on building alliances with other regions rather than pushing for the top seat at this time.
“We must not be deceived again,” he said. “Mr President needs up to 90% of the South-East vote to cement this relationship.”
He warned against political bitterness, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric, stating that national leadership can only be attained through cooperation, not hostility. “If we want to be president, we must avoid the politics of h@te and sentiments. We must support others, and one day, they will support us.”
Umahi stressed that Tinubu must be supported to complete his two-term tenure, insisting: “One day, we will be number one — but not in 2027.”
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