Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has urged leaders in Nigeria’s Southeast region to adopt a strategic approach if they want the region to produce the country’s next president after Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He made this statement on Thursday during the opening of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway to vehicular traffic, a move aimed at reducing congestion ahead of the Easter celebrations.
Umahi also expressed confidence that the Southeast would deliver strong electoral support for Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
“I want to call on the leaders of the Southeast to be bold in persuading our people to vote for Mr. President,” he said.
He added that governance is built on key principles such as development, infrastructure, fairness, equity, and justice.
Umahi further emphasized the importance of giving overwhelming support, saying: “We can’t afford to give him anything less than 80 percent; do that and leave the rest to us. We’ll boldly go to the negotiation table.
“Let no one divide our votes, let no one confuse us. I was shouting that in 2023 when I was the governor, prepare the way for the lord.”
