AFNewsNG
Latest Breaking News In Nigeria

TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT: Dave Umahi Advises Peter Obi On What To Do

0

TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT: Dave Umahi Advises Peter Obi On What To Do

 

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to desist from contesting the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which validated the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He made this known while addressing newsmen shortly after a courtesy visit to the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, at the new Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.

READ ALSO  TOP STORY: Why Court Dismissed Defection Suit Brought Against Gov. Umahi

 

The former governor of Ebonyi State said: “I advised him (Obi) not to go to appeal. I am not a lawyer. My son here is a lawyer. He has interpreted the judgement, and he has left no hope for any appeal.”

 

Umahi also urged the political bigwigs in the South-East geopolitical zone to come together and support the Tinubu administration in their own interests.

READ ALSO  ‘We Will Crucify Kukah And No One Will Stop Us’ – Muslim Cleric Threatens

“Let the South East come together and support the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration; he made us the number one minister, even when we didn’t vote very well for him,” he stated.

 

Umahi, who declared that “Tinubu will be a divine President,” added: “Before now, God told me that Tinubu will be Nigeria’s President. I prayed, and God answered. It was tough here in the South East, but through the grace of God, we made it.”

READ ALSO  Magu: Malami makes a U-turn, refuses to testify before Salami panel |SEE REASONS 

 

Applauding Gov Nwifuru for the empowerment and other developmental achievements witnessed in the state in his 100 days in office, Umahi vowed to support him to ensure that the state moves forward.

 

“We didn’t make a mistake in bringing Gov Nwifuru. There are former governors who cannot go back to their homes. but I am in my home. I am very happy with the way I met him,” he stated.

 

Watch What's Trending!

 
0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments