Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has disclosed that leaders from the South-East are pursuing political approaches aimed at facilitating the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, while also working to sustain peace and stability in the region.
Umahi also stated that Ebonyi State is not aligned with the Obidient Movement, insisting that both the state and the wider South-East remain supportive of President Bola Tinubu.
The minister made the remarks during an inspection of Section II of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Epe, Lagos State.
He stressed that attaining the presidency requires honesty, accountability and a demonstrable record of service, adding that no politician could succeed through deception.
Reacting to reports circulating on social media alleging that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, had promised to discontinue some of President Tinubu’s flagship infrastructure projects if elected president, Umahi described the claim as disturbing.
“When my brother, Peter Obi, said, as I saw on social media, that he would stop the legacy projects, that was a very painful statement. I hope he did not say so. But I know Nigerians will reject that position,” he said.
Umahi stated that political and traditional leaders in the South-East had continued to seek ways of promoting peace in the region while engaging relevant stakeholders on issues surrounding Kanu’s detention.
“The governors of the South-East are doing everything possible, and we are supporting them in ensuring a peaceful South-East while also exploring political ways of helping
