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Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has reacted to Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, saying his ambition makes the South East geopolitical zone relevant.
Umahi, who was in Abuja for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to inform him of the completion of a new Governors’ Lodge in Asokoro, did not openly support the Labour Party candidate, but said Obi’s presidential ambition was good for the region.
In response to questions about the APC’s chances of capturing the presidency in 2023, he stated that only God can determine who will ultimately win the election, but he hoped that his party, the APC, would emerge victorious.
Remember that Umahi, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that sparked outrage in the political community.
Commenting on the ongoing crisis within the APC ahead of the general election, Umahi stated that such issues will be resolved amicably and that the party will emerge stronger.
“Well, I think that, you know, we don’t have issues in the APC like the kinds of issues we have in other parties,” he says. They say that in a big house, there are vessels of honour and vessels of dishonor. Literally, this means that there must be some problems in a large house like the APC. However, the structure and spread of the APC ensures victory.
“I can assure you that some of the differences in some states will be resolved.” Mr. President, the party’s candidate, his vice president, and then the party’s national chairman and leadership have put in place a mechanism to resolve those differences. And I believe we are well prepared to win in 2023.
In response to a question about whether the South-East is ready for the presidency, he said, “What happened during the PDP and APC primaries was a kind of miscalculation by people, but to say whether they’re ready for the Presidency of the country anytime, I think Peter Obi’s movement is an eye opener.”
That’s why I said I admire what he does. What he’s doing inspires me. Because if he doesn’t keep doing what he’s doing, the South East will be forgotten. So, if my party wins, he will have prepared a very good ground for the South East Presidency, so no one will write us off.
“You can see his level of acceptability, which does not translate into victory over APC.” I’m certain of it, but it’s a positive step. It also assures the people of the South-East and the entire country that we are accepted and that I will one day be President of this country. It is extremely important.
When asked if the Peter Obi phenomenon contributed to fewer killings in the South East, he said, “You cannot technically attribute the killings to the Igbo presidency, but you can see that security in the country is generally improving.” And it has nothing to do with Peter Obi’s movement.
“The Peter Obi movement is based on equity, justice, and fairness.” It may not translate to an outright victory because I must defend my party, wish my party well, and am running on my party’s ticket. So, whether or not what he’s doing has meaning in there, not just the South East, it does. As a result, we must never attribute the killings in the South East to this type of movement.
“Peter Obi’s movement, like all movements, is based on God’s will; only God knows who will win, but there must be a wish.” As a member of our party, I hope we win. If God says no, the next person I want to win is Peter Obi. Because I strongly believe, and will say it anywhere, that after the north has taken eight years, there is no moral justification for the north to seek another eight years. It should go to the south.
“So I’m not going to wish Peter Obi away.” God has the final say and the power to give to whomever He pleases.
When asked if Obi has a chance of winning, he replied that everyone has a chance of winning and a chance of losing, but you should always have a wish.
“Yes. It’s going to be a completely different game. Because once the campaign begins, yes, our people’s interest in the presidency is there; you can’t wish it away. But everyone in the south-east who is running on their party’s ticket will be struggling, and they will be fighting. You will not advise the House of Assembly candidate to consider the bigger picture of the Igbo Presidency.”
Source: Daily Post
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