The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has effectively given Ndigbo the Biafra they have long sought through inclusive governance and massive infrastructure development in the South East, saying a vote for Tinubu in 2027 is also a vote for him and all the South East governors.

 

 

In his New Year message, the former Ebonyi State governor said the most difficult period in Nigeria’s nationhood was over, attributing renewed optimism to what he described as the Tinubu administration’s robust economic and infrastructural policies.

 

 

According to him, the coming year would witness significant transformation across all sectors of the economy.

 

 

 

 

Umahi urged the people of the South East to remain steadfast in their support for President Tinubu, describing him as a consolation to Ndigbo after years of neglect and marginalisation. He expressed confidence that the region would correct what he called the errors of the 2023 general elections by rallying behind Tinubu in future polls.

 

 

 

“Our people will never make the mistake of 2023 again. We shall remain resolute and stand strongly together behind Mr President in the 2027 election,” Umahi said. “Ndigbo will not be deceived again by marauding politicians with sugar-coated mouths.”

 

 

 

 

He insisted that the President had addressed what he described as the criminal marginalisation of the South East by previous administrations, adding that regional leaders would stand firmly with Tinubu if he contests again in 2027.

 

 

 

“One of our brothers is already saying he will be on the ballot in 2027, but I am telling Ndigbo that President Tinubu will be on the ballot. Once he is on the ballot, all the governors of the South East are on the ballot, and I, the Minister of Works, am also on the ballot,” he said.

 

 

 

Umahi maintained that the Biafra many Igbos fought and agitated for had been realised through national integration, inclusion and equal participation in governance.

 

 

 

“President Tinubu has reopened our chapter and is massively investing in our future. Indeed, the Biafra is here,” he said.