S/East won’t get presidency through sentiments, hate speeches – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has urged the people of the South East to support the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying they can’t get the presidency through sentiments and hate speeches. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, Umahi said Igbos need to wait for their turn, explaining that they […]

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has urged the people of the South East to support the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying they can’t get the presidency through sentiments and hate speeches.

Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, Umahi said Igbos need to wait for their turn, explaining that they are supposed to run the country for eight years, not four.

The Igbos in the South East region have been agitating for a power shift to their zone for years. They  consistently argue that they have been marginalised in the scheme of things, including power sharing in the country.

Umahi said, “The Igbos need to support another region so that another region will support them. I am not joking about it. So, let nobody annoy me because as you see me, I am ready to face anybody that is deceiving our people, and they are full of sentiments. 

“The Igbos will never get to be president by being sentimental, or with hate speeches, or by saying half of the truth. All I said is that Mr. President has done very well for us in infrastructure development and they did not counter my narration. 

“They began to talk against a noble man like me, who the president has used to bring what was never brought before.”

“You are now forgetting infrastructure, and talking about appointments. And I ask, appointment and infrastructure, which one is more important? So, our people must be wise, and we are not going to stop.

“Anybody can be president when the time for Igbo presidency comes. We have a lot of qualified people who are very intelligent, honest and very truthful,” he said.