Former Governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has voiced his strong endorsement for Governor Francis Nwifuru’s re-election in 2027.
The endorsement came on Friday when Umahi hosted members of the Izzi National Youth Forum, who visited him at his Umunagu Uburu residence in Ohaozara Local Government Area to offer Christmas greetings.
Umahi expressed his appreciation to the Izzi youth, led by their National President, Barrister Andrew Chibueze Elom, for the surprise visit. He noted that their presence during the festive season was a pleasant surprise and a testament to their support.
The former governor reiterated that Governor Nwifuru, like other past governors, would serve a full second term. Umahi highlighted his personal commitment to supporting Nwifuru’s leadership throughout his tenure. He also made it clear that he would continue to stand by Nwifuru and that no force could disrupt their partnership or the plans they had for the state.
“Thank you for this surprise visit, and sincerely, no doubt I expected this visit but not in this magnitude.
“Not to talk about the fact that you left your son (Governor Francis Nwifuru) to pay me a visit today that you should be at his house celebrating with him.
“Even if God forbid, your brothers or Izzi people stand against me tomorrow, the covenant I had with him (Governor Nwifuru) and God is complete uninterrupted 8 years and nothing would stop this.
“Relax, I fought principalities and powers alone and won; and you think I can’t do it now that I have someone by my side.
“I have been saying it and will keep saying it, I have not seen any better option in Izzi till now. Sorry to say this He (Governor Nwifuru) is humble and till the end of 8 years, I am not leaving him. Not now,” Umahi said.
Earlier, Barrister Andrew Chibueze Elom, the National President of the Izzi National Youth Forum, expressed gratitude to Umahi for keeping his promise to hand over the governorship to an Izzi person. He urged Umahi to continue guiding Nwifuru through his administration to ensure its success and prevent any potential missteps.
“Your Excellency, the performing Minister of Works, we are here to thank you for promising to hand over to an Izzi man and fulfilling same.
” We equally came to plead with you not to leave this project you have started half way, stand with your son, encourage him, guide him, so he do not go astray,” the President pleaded.
