The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has once again reacted to the political activities going on in Ebonyi State, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections to embrace dialogue, unity, and party discipline.
In a message directed at party faithful on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Umahi said he had consulted with the President, HE Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and the Ebonyi State Governor, HE Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, clarifying that there was no directive from the President stopping any aspirant from purchasing nomination forms.
“I have spoken to Mr President and our governor and there was no instruction from Mr President that those who want to contest elections in Ebonyi State should be shut off from buying forms,” he stated.
While affirming the democratic right of aspirants, the former Ebonyi State Governor and Minister of Works reiterated his firm political stance within the state, throwing his weight behind the president and governor.
“However, in Ebonyi State, my support is to the governor as we have adopted him as sole candidate. This is the position of Mr President nationwide and our governor agrees with me,” Umahi said.
He, however, stressed the importance of internal democracy and peaceful engagement among party members, encouraging the governor to lead a process that prioritizes consensus where possible.
“Dialogue and negotiation should be adopted by the governor as to possibly reach consensus among all aspirants, and where consensus is not reached, then direct primaries must take place,” he added.
Umahi made it clear that his political loyalty remains firmly with both the President and the Governor and not on any individual.
“I have no interest in any aspirant other than my support for governor and president. Consensus is only among aspirants supervised by the leader of the party, the governor,” he said.
Emphasizing the need for unity, the Minister noted that the strength of the APC lies in its collective effort and shared sacrifices over the years.
“This position is to keep the party we have suffered to build together and ensure that we are united to make big votes for all our candidates, especially the President and Governor. No one person can do this alone. We need one another,” Umahi concluded.
