During a visit to the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, at the new Government House in Abakaliki, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, offered some advice to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
Umahi suggested that Obi should refrain from contesting the judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory. This statement was made as Umahi addressed the press shortly after his courtesy visit.
The former governor of Ebonyi State said: “I advised him (Obi) not to go to appeal. I am not a lawyer. My son here is a lawyer. He has interpreted the judgement, and he has left no hope for any appeal.”
Umahi also called upon prominent political figures within the South-East geopolitical region to unite and extend their support to the Tinubu administration, recognizing that it serves their own interests.
“Let the South East come together and support the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration; he made us the number one minister, even when we didn’t vote very well for him,” he stated.
Umahi, who declared that “Tinubu will be a divine President,” added: “Before now, God told me that Tinubu will be Nigeria’s President. I prayed, and God answered. It was tough here in the South East, but through the grace of God, we made it.”
Applauding Gov Nwifuru for the empowerment and other developmental achievements witnessed in the state in his 100 days in office, Umahi vowed to support him to ensure that the state moves forward.
“We didn’t make a mistake in bringing Gov Nwifuru. There are former governors who cannot go back to their homes. but I am in my home. I am very happy with the way I met him,” he stated.
Commending Governor Nwifuru for his achievements in empowerment and other developmental initiatives during his first 100 days in office, Umahi pledged his commitment to assist him in advancing the progress of the state.
