Tinubu’s minister gives condition for Igbo presidency
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the people of the South East must support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 if they truly want an Igbo person to lead Nigeria in the future.
Speaking from Abuja on Monday, Umahi made it clear that expecting an Igbo presidency by 2027 is not realistic.
He explained that it would be better for the region to work with Tinubu, give him strong support, and build solid relationships with other parts of the country.
According to the former governor, only through unity and wise decisions can the South East increase its chances of producing a president one day.
He said the South East should not allow misleading ideas to distract them from long-term goals.
Instead, they should be more politically strategic.
Umahi praised President Tinubu’s treatment of the region and described his leadership as fair to all parts of the country.
He said every region is currently gaining from Tinubu’s leadership and should let him finish his eight years.
He also applauded the governors in the South East and asked the people to support both them and President Tinubu for their second terms in office, stressing that working together now would help open the door to an Igbo presidency in the future.
Is Nigeria practicing democracy by his utterance? I thought it should be by competence and a corrupt-free individual