Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has declared that he has no real interest in partaking in political battles with Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, insisting that peace should not be traded for battle.
Talking throughout the flag-off of a 118.85-kilometre superhighway mission in Afikpo, Umahi dismissed any suggestion of an influence tussle between him and his successor, saying he wouldn’t be dragged into disaster.
“Some hungry individuals have been attempting to trigger a disaster on this state. However I’m not out there. I’ve been badly used previously, however not anymore. I’m not out there once more,” Umahi acknowledged.
The previous governor, who led Ebonyi for eight years, mentioned he had no real interest in difficult Governor Nwifuru’s management of the get together or governance constructions.
“I used to be Governor for 8 years on this state, and I managed all of the constructions with out interference from any quarter. But, some individuals assume that after leaving workplace, I’ll come again to contest the constructions with my successor.
“I can’t do this. I’m too busy for that. The Governor is the chief of the get together within the State, and his phrases are remaining so far as get together construction is anxious.
“When you’ll be conducting your congresses and conventions, I can be in Dubai; you gained’t see me right here,” he mentioned.
Umahi additionally dismissed claims that Nwifuru had agreed to serve just one time period, describing such hypothesis as baseless.
“There isn’t a such settlement wherever. I supported him in changing into governor with none situation. His 8 years is sacrosanct.
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“That’s already taken as a right. Now, we’re even trying past the subsequent 6 years, as there is no such thing as a opposition in Ebonyi,” Umahi mentioned.
He praised Nwifuru’s management, noting that the absence of opposition below his administration was a significant benefit.
“As David, I fought wars for 8 years. However he’s very fortunate. No opposition wherever below him. Those that may have opposed him have all joined us. So he’s the luckiest Governor Ebonyi has produced,” he added.
Reflecting on his personal time in workplace, Umahi mentioned he was harshly criticised, solely to later obtain reward.
“After I was Governor, they have been shouting starvation, starvation in every single place. They mentioned I used to be doing nothing. However now, they are saying I used to be an excellent Governor. However they criticised me bitterly once I was in workplace.
“Governor Nwifuru isn’t anyhow Governor. You possibly can’t get him indignant with social media posts not like me. He’ll full 8 years as a result of there is no such thing as a opposition get together in Ebonyi State.
“Nwifuru has united everybody into APC. Come 2027, Ebonyi individuals will vote massively for Nwifuru and Tinubu,” he mentioned.
Umahi urged the Governor to stay targeted and dedicated to growth.
“So I urged you to stay targeted, and proceed to work for the state. You have got my help and the help of the great individuals of Ebonyi State,” Umahi mentioned.
