Minister Umahi Vows 1.3 Million Ebonyi Votes for Tinubu in 2027 Election

Minister of Works Senator David Umahi and Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The APC leaders spoke on Monday during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Umahi pledged that Ebonyi State would deliver 1.3 million votes for the President in the upcoming January 16, 2027, presidential election. He stated that the people of the state are fully behind the administration as a sign of appreciation for ongoing infrastructure developments.

During the rally, Umahi asserted that the President has addressed years of marginalisation in the South-East by fostering political inclusion and executing major projects. He noted that the administration has provided the region with a renewed sense of belonging.

The Minister highlighted several federal road projects across the South-East with a combined contract value exceeding N1.6 trillion. These include the N193 billion Afikpo-Uturu-Okigwe Road, the N454 billion road project from Ndibe Beach to the Benue State boundary, and the N184 billion Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Road dualisation.

Other infrastructure projects mentioned by the Minister include the N684 billion road traversing Benue, Enugu, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, as well as the N116 billion Obuete-Akabia Junction dualisation and the N84 billion ABSU Junction to Government House Junction road. Umahi also noted that the Ebeano Beach project, which had remained unrealised for 80 years, is now over 40 per cent complete.

Regarding the electoral target, Umahi said, "On January 16, 2027, Ebonyi State will give President Tinubu 1.3 million votes."

Governor Uzodimma also urged the South-East region to support the APC and ensure the delivery of votes for the President’s second-term ambition.