2027: South-East cannot secure presidency through hate speeches, Umahi says

Works Minister David Umahi urged Nigeria’s South-East to pursue strategic political engagement and avoid hate speech, harassment and blackmail if it hopes to secure the presidency in the future. Speaking to members of communities living in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, he called on the region to support Bola Tinubu’s re-election and let him complete a second term, saying this could improve the South-East’s chances when the presidency next rotates to the South. Umahi pointed to federal road projects, regional representation in government and the appointment of an Igbo naval chief as signs of the region’s inclusion. He also questioned a proposed four-year presidential arrangement attributed to Peter Obi and condemned attacks on people who do not support him.