The minister of works Dave Umahi has endorsed the incumbent Ebonyi state governor for second term. H said that the governor would continue to serve beyond 2027 and he announced his commitment to the movement to retain the seat for Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Mr. Umahi revealed his plan when Izzi youths paid a visit to him at his residence at Umunagu Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state for Christmas. The youths were led by Barrister Andrew Chibueze Elom.
The minister said, “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.
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