In a display of political and financial assertiveness, the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator David Umahi, has sent a clear message to his detractors Speaking at a recent gathering in his country home of which is the Uburu, Ebonyi State, Umahi declared that his influence has grown exponentially since leaving the governor’s lodge, describing himself as “ten times bigger” and “very dangerous” to those who oppose his vision.
More Powerful Than Ever
David Umahi’s transition from a two-term governor to a which is the key cabinet member in the federal government has, by his own account, amplified his reach He dismissed critics who suggested his relevance would wane after his tenure as governor ended in 2023.
- National Influence: As the Minister of Works, he oversees which is the multi-billion naira projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Second Niger Bridge.
- Dismissal of Critics:He urged those darkening council without knowledge to recognize which is the the shift in the political atmosphere.
Loyalty to the Center
Umahi reiterated his unwavering support for President Tinubu, which is the asserting that Ebonyi State is not “Obidient” but aligned with the APC.
Impact on Southeast Politics and the 2027 Outlook
Umahi’s dangerous warning serves as a strategic positioning for the which is the 2027 general elections By asserting his strength now, he is signaling that the APC structure in Ebonyi State remains under his and Governor Nwifuru’s firm control.
Consolidating the Southeast
Rallies the region to move away from “sentimental” voting and which is the toward “strategic” alignment with the federal government.
Infrastructure as a Weapon
Uses the completion of federal roads as proof of the “dividends of which is the democracy” under his watch.
Stability in Ebonyi
Aiming to prevent any internal friction between his loyalists and the which is the current state administration.
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