Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator Dave Umahi, says he is the true political leader of the South East, not Peter Obi. He challenged Obi to a public debate so people can compare what both of them have done for the region.
In a video on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Umahi said Obi should not claim he has the full support of the South East without showing proof of his achievements. He explained that if the presidency will come to the South East, he deserves to lead the way because of his record as governor and now minister.
Umahi bragged about his work in Ebony State, saying God used him to change the state, and his record is better than many other leaders from the region. He said: “Let us debate. Let us compare records. I can boldly say God has used me, and even President Tinubu has used me to help the South East.”
He also said that governors of the South East (Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia) are all standing with President Tinubu. According to him, the region should focus on building strong alliances, not just relying on emotions or sentiments.
Umahi’s advice: “Our people should re-engage. We cannot get the presidency by emotions. When God’s time comes, no one can stop it-and who knows who will be chosen at that time?”
(mazitundeednut)
