2027:Any Igbo particular person in opposition to Peter Obi’s presidential ambition is enemy of Ndigbo – Senator Victor Umeh(video)

Politics

By Linda Ikeji
9 November 2026, 7:30 pm

Senator Victor Umeh, representing 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 the complete 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 individuals forward of the 2027 normal elections.

In a video circulating on Monday, the senator extensively urged South-East residents to unite behind Obi’s presidential bid, whereas cautioning political leaders within the area, significantly the Anambra State Government, in opposition to taking actions that might undermine Obi’s marketing campaign.

“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 stated.

The lawmaker particularly appealed to the state authorities to not let political variations intervene with assist for Obi, emphasizing that broader regional pursuits should take priority. Recalling his personal instrumental function in serving to set up earlier administrations within the state, together with Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Umeh warned that political workplace is held in belief for the general public.

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

Umeh additionally questioned why Igbo politicians ought to face discouragement from supporting Obi when leaders from different elements of the nation brazenly mobilize behind President Bola Tinubu.