Tinubu Minister’s Son Picks N30m Form, Joins LG Chairmanship Race
- Osbourne Umahi entered the local government chairmanship race in Ebonyi state with N30m APC nomination form
- Supporters rallied behind Osbourne as he pledged youth empowerment and infrastructure development
- Former governor's son vowed to uphold his father's legacy if elected as LG chairman
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Abakakili, Ebonyi state - 27-year-old Osbourne Umahi, the son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has joined the forthcoming local government chairmanship race in Ebonyi state.
Osbourne picked the N30 million All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship nomination and expression of interest form for Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi state over the weekend.
Source: Twitter
The ruling APC local government primaries are scheduled to be held on January 25, 2026.
A large crowd of supporters escorted the first son of the former governor to the APC’s state secretariat in Abakaliki.
As reported by The Punch, he was received by members of the APC’s state executive council, led by the state chairman, Stanley Okoro-Emegha.
Osbourne thanked the people of Ohaozara for nominating him to contest for the position.
Umahi’s son pledged not to disappoint the confidence reposed in him.
Addressing party faithful, he disclosed that his major focus would be youth empowerment, stating that young people remain the backbone of development.
Osbourne stated this while speaking on what to expect from his administration if elected as LG chairman.
He also pledged to sustain his father’s legacy in infrastructure development across the local government area.
The state APC chairman, Okoro-Emegha, described Umahi's son as an intelligent young politician.
He said the LG chairmanship aspirant is a businessman with the capacity to turn around the fortunes of the local government area.
Source: Twitter
Umahi's brother withdraws from senatorial race
Austin Umahi, the younger brother of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, dropped his intention to replace his brother in the Senate.
High Chief Nwaze Umahi, the eldest son of Umahi’s family, announced the decision on Friday, December 29, 2023.
According to the statement, Governor Francis Nwifuru ordered the State Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to zone the position to the Onicha local government area.
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Umahi: South East must support Tinubu’s re-election
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Umahi called on the people of Southeast to avoid the politics of hate, misinformation, and sentiments.
Umahi said the southeast region must support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election for future Igbo presidency.
According to Umahi, "enough of darkening counsel without knowledge in the South East" ahead of the 2027 election.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
