Umahi Declares: Tinubu Must Rule for 8 Years, Predicts 99% Igbo Support in 2027
Afnews Editor
Feb 24, 2025
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has sparked controversy after declaring that President Tinubu must rule for eight years and be re-elected in 2027. He claims that the Igbo will give Tinubu 99% of their votes, citing federal projects in the South-East. Read full details now!
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has stirred controversy after declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must complete two terms in office, ruling Nigeria for eight years.
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Speaking on Sunday at a stakeholders' meeting on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Phase 1, held at Eko Hotel in Lagos, Umahi stated that President Tinubu would be re-elected in the 2027 general elections by the "power of God.ÔÇØ
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The minister, who was Ebonyi State Governor for two terms, expressed confidence that Tinubu's leadership has been exceptional, particularly in his handling of projects in the South-East, and that the region will give him near-total support in the next election.
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Umahi, in his remarks, insisted that President Tinubu deserves another term, praising him for taking on infrastructure projects that had been neglected for over 45 years.
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"A man that has the courage to do what was dreamt 45 years back is the only man that will have the courage to finish it," he said.
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He then urged Nigerians to ensure Tinubu's victory in 2027.
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"I say we must vote for him in 2027. The President must be re-elected by the power of God. Those in support say 'hi'," Umahi told the gathering.
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Umahi went further to make a bold prediction, claiming that the Igbo people would overwhelmingly support Tinubu in 2027 due to his administration's efforts in the South-East.
"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going to have 99 per cent of the votes of the South-East because he has been very nice to the people of the South-East," Umahi declared.
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According to him, the region will prioritize Tinubu's re-election over all other candidates, even suggesting that the South-East's support would surpass that of the South-West in 2027.
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"They will leave the South-West and give us 99.99% in 2027," he added.
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The Minister listed several ongoing federal projects in the South-East, stating that the administration has prioritized development across all regions.
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Among the key projects mentioned were:
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Ô£ö´©Å Enugu to Abakaliki Road
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Ô£ö´©Å Afikpo-Abia-Okigwe Road
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Ô£ö´©Å Other federal infrastructure projects cutting across the South-East
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Umahi dismissed allegations that the federal government was neglecting any part of the country, insisting that the Tinubu-led administration was committed to national development.
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Umahi's bold statement has sparked debate among political analysts and opposition figures, as many question whether the South-East will truly give Tinubu such massive support in 2027.
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While some APC supporters hailed his comments, others believe his prediction of 99% Igbo votes for Tinubu is unrealistic given the region's political dynamics.
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As 2027 approaches, the battle for the South-East's political loyalty is expected to intensify, with various parties strategizing to win over voters.
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