The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s achievements so far, declaring that the South East geo-political zone is solidly behind the President and will support his re-election bid in 2027.
Speaking with journalists on Friday night in Lagos, Umahi dismissed reports suggesting that the South East was setting conditions, such as the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, before backing President Tinubu.
He emphasized that the region’s support was based on Tinubu’s performance and commitment to national development. “The South East is not placing any conditions to support the President,” Umahi stated.
“We are witnessing the impact of his Renewed Hope Agenda and the people of the South East are appreciative. We stand fully with him.” “Somebody asked me about Nnamdi Kanu, and I said his matter is not a condition for the South East to support the President.
“We are willing to negotiate his release, but no one should make it a condition because the President did not put him there,” he said. The minister described Tinubu as a listening leader and expressed faith that Kanu’s release would come through divine grace and dialogue, not through pressure or politics.
He said: “President Tinubu may not be perfect, but he is doing most things right. “Look at where he picked up the economy from. The international community has confidence in his reforms. That is why we are getting support for our projects.”
Umahi highlighted key infrastructure projects being delivered by the current administration in the South East, including the rehabilitation of some roads abandoned by past administrations.
“Let those criticising the president show us what they have done for the country,” he said. The minister dismissed the allegation that the South East was being sidelined in federal appointments, saying that Tinubu had done more for the geo-political zone than many past leaders.
He called for unity among political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, noting that governors across the South East — including those from opposition parties — were working well with the President. Umahi told journalists said that he had no intention of contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. “I will not run. I will work for my boss, President Tinubu. “APC is the path to achieving what we want. The South East now has a voice at the centre. We will not return to Egypt,” he said.
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