2027: Any Igbo particular person in opposition to Obi is enemy of Ndigbo – Senator Umeh

Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, has warned that any Igbo particular person campaigning in opposition to Peter Obi’s presidential ambition is working in opposition to the pursuits of all the Igbo group.

Umeh, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, described the previous Anambra State governor because the voice and conscience of the Igbo folks forward of the 2027 normal elections.

The senator, popularly referred to as Ohamadike, made the remarks in a video circulating on Monday, wherein he urged South-East residents to unite behind Obi’s presidential bid.

He additionally cautioned political leaders within the area, significantly the Anambra State Government, in opposition to taking actions that would undermine Obi’s ambition.

“I’m an Igbo activist; you people know me, and you hear my voice in the Senate on all issues of national importance. Peter is our conscience in this election. Any Igbo man who stands up to say we will not vote for Peter Obi, I’m telling you that he’s an enemy of the Igbo people,” Umeh mentioned.

He particularly appealed to the Anambra State Government to not permit political variations to affect its place on Obi’s ambition, insisting that the broader pursuits of the Igbo folks ought to come first.

Umeh additionally claimed that he performed a serious position within the emergence of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, saying political workplace must be used within the curiosity of the folks slightly than in opposition to them.

“This government in the state, I helped install it. Nobody came here the governor of Anambra State since 2003 without my input. This one who is serving, I was a principal contributor to his ascending to that office. He’s holding that office on trust for all of us,” he mentioned.

The senator warned Soludo in opposition to working in opposition to Obi, describing such a transfer as an unacceptable betrayal of their shared identification.

“Let him not commit what is called an abomination by wanting to destroy his brother in the name of politics,” he warned.

He additional questioned why Igbo politicians must be discouraged from supporting Obi when political leaders from different elements of the nation have been overtly mobilising help for President Bola Tinubu.

Umeh recalled Obi’s previous help for him and urged the Igbo folks to defend what he described as fact and justice.

He maintained that Obi’s victory within the 2027 presidential election would characterize a serious achievement for all the South-East.

“He told me this is his time and if he makes it, the Igbos have made it. So let nobody come and insult us and our intelligence,” Umeh added.