2027: ‘I’m the Lion of the South-East, and I strongly support Tinubu,’ Umahi says

Author: Jeff AgbodoPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: ‘I’m the Lion of the South-East, and I strongly support Tinubu,’ Umahi says

Works Minister David Umahi said he supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 at an APC town hall meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. He cited Tinubu’s achievements in the South-East and across Nigeria and urged traditional rulers and religious leaders not to remain neutral amid regional sentiment. A motion moved by former senator Julius Ali Ucha and seconded by Anthony Agbo endorsed Tinubu, Governor Francis Nwifuru and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections.

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