The Digest:
Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, believes that the South-East geopolitical zone will eventually produce Nigeria’s president, but insists it won’t be in the 2027 elections. He calls on the region to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing significant infrastructure development.
Key Points:
- Umahi responded to a misleading report alleging the South-East was sidelined in development.
- He praised Tinubu for his fair distribution of infrastructure projects across Nigeria.
- Ongoing major projects in the South-East include the Second Niger Bridge, Enugu-Onitsha road, and others.
- Umahi urged the South-East to support Tinubu, emphasizing that Igbo support for other regions will eventually lead to mutual backing for a future South-East presidency.
- The minister stressed that the political future of the South-East requires a shift from misinformation and political divisiveness.
Umahi’s comments reinforce the need for unity and collaboration across regions, stating that with support for Tinubu’s re-election, the South-East can work towards its future presidential ambitions.
