Tinubu's Top Minister Declares Interest in Future Presidency, Boasts of Record
- Minister of Works David Umahi has declared that all South-East governors are united behind President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid
- He also announced his readiness to lead when the presidency rotates to the South-East, citing his record as governor and minister
- Umahi challenged critics to a debate and urged the region to build alliances instead of relying on sentiment for national leadership
Minister of works and former Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi, has said that all governors in the South-East are united in their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Speaking in a video shared by Ebonyi 1st Choice News Media on Instagram, Umahi maintained that no governor in the region is working against Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
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He listed governors from Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, and Imo as part of those standing firmly behind the president.
“All the governors of the South-East are supporting the president for 2027, and there’s no governor in the South-East that is not supporting the president,” Umahi stated.
He described the governors as the custodians of their respective states and pointed to visible progress recorded across the region as evidence of their commitment to both state and federal leadership.
Umahi expresses interest in future presidency
Umahi also spoke about his personal aspirations in Nigeria’s political landscape. He declared that when the presidency eventually shifts to the South-East, he is confident that he deserves to play a leading role because of his record as both governor and minister.
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“When the presidency comes to the South-East, I should be at the forefront because of my performance,” he said.
The minister challenged those who doubt his political standing to a debate, insisting that his achievements in Ebonyi State and his ongoing efforts at the federal level have given him a strong platform.
“I’ve asked for a debate with anybody who feels otherwise. I created something out of this state. God used me to do it,” he added.
Works minister asserts his status in south-east
Umahi compared his track record with that of his peers and declared that his contributions to the South-East stand out.
“We compare governor to governor, time to time, and compare what you have done for the South-East. I beat my chest and say ‘Listen, God has used me, President Tinubu has used me, to better the lot of the South-East.’ You can tell when we last had it this good,” he said.
On the region’s path to producing a president, Umahi cautioned against relying solely on emotions. According to him, building alliances and supporting other regions remain crucial steps.
“My advice for our people is to re-engage. We can’t get to the presidency by sentiment. We have to re-engage; we have to support other regions. And at the time of God, nobody will stop it. It will come to us. And who knows whether, at that time, it will be the man standing by the honourable minister,” Umahi said.
Ex-Buhari minister declares war on Tinubu
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, had declared that the 2027 general elections would not just be another electoral cycle but a full-blown confrontation between the Nigerian people and the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Presidency reacts Speaking during a recent interview on News Central, Dalung voiced strong dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, blaming the Tinubu-led government for deepening the hardship faced by ordinary citizens.
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