Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the South East would unanimously support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 to reciprocate his good gesture to the zone.
He said President Tinubu has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to inclusive economic prosperity for all sections of the nation.
Umahi stated these during the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the throne of the traditional ruler of Amaifeke community in Orlu Local Government Area and Chairman Imo State Council of Traditional Institutions, Eze E.C Okeke, Ezeudo II of Amaifeke Ancient Kingdom in Owerri over the weekend.
The Minister who represented the President congratulated the celebrant on his long and eventful 25 years of royal reign and described him as a man of profound integrity and a leadership asset not only to Imo State but also to the entire South East and the nation.
In a statement by his special adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji, the Minister stated that the people of South East have a pride of place in the Renewed Hope agenda of rebuilding Nigeria and making her the pride of the continent of Africa.
He made reference to the new trajectory of road infrastructure transformation being witnessed in all the parts of South East,including the Onitsha-Enugu road, Owerri-Aba road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu -Abakaliki dualization, Calabar-Ebonyi- Benue- Nasarawa- Abuja Renewed Hope Legacy project, bridges, among others.
Umahi therefore, solicited for the support and solidarity of the people of South East to the Renewed Hope administration of President Tinubu.
He asked for unanimous support for the re-election of President Tinubu come 2027,noting that South East has not had it this good in terms of inclusiveness in the economic and political landscape of the nation.
In his remarks, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma expressed pleasure with the esteemed presence of the dignitaries who graced the occasion especially the representative of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The chairman of APC Governors, conveyed the of the Governors of South East to the celebrant who is also the Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers.
Uzodimma commended him for the leadership and capacity he has shown in coordinating and directing the affairs of the traditional institutions in South East, describing him as a royal father who embodies the finest traditional leadership and who serves his people with humility and integrity.
