Umahi Says Peter Obi Will Not Win 2027 Presidential Election

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has stated that Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, will not win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi made the comment on Tuesday, September 22, in Abuja while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, about its nationwide tour of federal roads. During his remarks, he commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for supporting President Bola Tinubu. He also called on Nigerians to stop insulting Igbo leaders who are backing the re-election of the Tinubu administration. Umahi said that the more people are enlightened, the fewer votes Peter Obi will receive, and he reiterated that Obi cannot win in 2027. He added that South-East leaders must be bold, vocal, and speak to the Igbo people about what President Tinubu has done and is doing for them. The minister expressed support for Soludo's boldness in backing the President. He said people should stop insulting supporters of the President, adding that people should be allowed to support him.