Victor Umeh calls any Igbo opposing Peter Obi enemy of South-East

Senator Victor Umeh stated that individuals from the Igbo ethnic group who reject the 2027 presidential aspiration of Peter Obi are adversaries of the South-East population. The lawmaker delivered these remarks during an event hosted by the Knights of St John International at St Patrick Catholic Church located in Awka, Anambra State.

The legislator characterized Obi as the moral compass of the Igbo demographic for the upcoming electoral cycle. He cautioned that supporting alternative presidential candidates works against the collective welfare of the region.

During his address, Umeh also directed warnings toward Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo regarding actions that might undermine Obi. The senator claimed responsibility for helping Soludo attain his gubernatorial seat, asserting that the office must be managed with integrity and dignity.

Soludo previously announced that the All Progressives Grand Alliance adopted President Bola Tinubu as their favored candidate for the 2027 election. This endorsement placed the governor in political opposition to Obi, who intends to run under the Nigeria Democratic Congress platform.

Umeh expressed his position in a video that circulated widely on social media platforms. "I’m an Igbo activist; you people know me, and you hear my voice in the Senate on all issues of national importance. Peter is our conscience in this election," Umeh stated.

"Any Igbo man who stands up to say we will not vote for Peter Obi, I’m telling you that he’s an enemy of Igbo people," he added.