Key Points:
- Dave Umahi backs Tinubu for 2027 in clear terms. He says Ebonyi will not follow the OBIdient wave.
- The minister lists fresh gains for the South-East from Tinubu. He argues the region now feels seen and heard.
- He speaks at the Ohanivo New Yam Festival in Ebonyi. He says the zone has learnt from 2023 choices.
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has set a firm tone. He says the South-East will back President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The message came at a cultural event in Ebonyi. His words drew loud cheers from the home crowd.
According to Umahi, years of cold politics shaped views. He says Tinubu has changed that mood with real acts. The minister claims fresh roads and jobs reach the zone. He describes a new sense of pride and trust.
Umahi names wins, rejects the OBIdient tag
The minister spoke in Onicha, Ebonyi, on Saturday. The event was the Ohanivo 2025 New Yam Festival. He used the stage to address party talk. He also addressed talk of a split vote in 2027.
He said, “We are not OBIdient people here.” Then he added, “That time has gone for good.” Another line followed with a stronger push. “There is no OBIdient person in Ebonyi,” he said.
Umahi claimed Tinubu gave the zone due regard. He pointed to projects and key posts for Igbo sons. He urged youths to watch the road sites daily. He told elders to keep records of each gain.
In addition, he promised steady work on federal roads. He pledged fair work plans for each South-East state. He said teams would move with speed and care. He also promised strict checks on each job lot.
‘We have learnt’ — minister vows a smarter 2027
Umahi looked back at the 2023 vote map. He said the zone would not repeat past errors. “We have learnt and grown wiser,” he noted. “We will vote for what helps our people.”
The minister asked aides to keep a simple log. He wants notes of each thing Tinubu has done. He says those notes will guide talks in 2027. He insists the facts will move hearts and minds.
Observers link politics to current pocket pains. That talk has grown since fuel news this month. Our team reported the Dangote refinery naira sales shift. Many also track the planned IPMAN pump price move.
Meanwhile, Umahi stayed on his core line. He said Tinubu’s hand will keep shaping the zone. He urged calm while works teams fix key roads. He asked all to judge by clear gains.
Reactions from the crowd were largely warm. Drums beat as he left the small stage. Chants rose with party songs and praise lines. No major pushback reached the hall during his speech.
For now, Ebonyi leaders echo Umahi’s stance. They speak of unity before the next polls. They plan to sell the message across wards. They also plan door-to-door talks in each LGA.
