Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Dave Umahi, has declared himself the true political voice of the South East, challenging Labour Party’s Peter Obi to a public debate on their records and contributions to the region.
Speaking in a video aired by Viable TV on Sunday from 0:41, August 17, 2025, Umahi criticized Obi’s claims of having overwhelming support in the South East, insisting that no one should make such assertions without being tested against his performance.
“All the governors of the South East are supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Umahi said. “I saw a man running his mouth, saying the only place he has 100% support is the South East, and he was talking about my brother, Peter Obi. If the presidency will come to the South East, I should be at the forefront because of my performance,” he added.
The former governor boasted of his achievements in Ebonyi State, stating that God used him to transform the state and that his record stands tall when compared with other leaders from the region. “I have asked for debates. Let us compare governor to governor, what we have done for the South East. I beat my chest and say, God has used me, and President Tinubu has used me better, to the benefit of the South East,” he declared.
Umahi also reaffirmed the political alignment of South East governors with the current administration, noting that states such as Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Abia are all witnessing the commitment of their leaders to President Tinubu. He urged the region to focus on building alliances rather than relying on sentiments for political advancement.
“My advice to our people is to re-engage. We can’t get the presidency by sentiment. At the time appointed by God, nobody will stop it, and who knows whether at that time it will be the man standing by the other side,” Umahi added.
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