Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that the Minister of Works, David Umahi has done more for the people of the Southeast region than political leaders like Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.

The apex socio-political Igbo group said it was committed to the progress of the Southeast region and would be throwing its support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

Ohanaeze said this declaration is in alignment with the vision and leadership prowess showcased by Umahi who the group described as its newly appointed Igbo National Political Leader.

In a statement signed by Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Thompson Ohia, the Deputy President General and the National Spokesperson of the group respectively, Ohanaeze said it has reviewed the contributions made by various leaders from the region.

According to the group, its findings show that Umahi tops the list of Igbo leaders who are committed to the development of the region and the welfare of the people of Southeast.

The statement said, “The findings from this comprehensive analysis present an irrefutable case that Senator Dave Umahi’s leadership distinguishes itself above all others, particularly in contrast to Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Hope Uzodinma.”

The group added that while they respect the contributions made by other leaders including Obi and Uzodimma, that of Umahi is second to none.

The statement added, “As the Chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum, he effectively negotiated significant upgrades with the Federal Government, such as the enhancement of the Francis Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, transitioning it to full international operational status complete with cutting-edge facilities.

“Additionally, he championed the establishment of a second international airport in Abakaliki, thereby amplifying the region’s connectivity,” it added.

It also said that Umahi’s 21 months of service as Minister has been quite impactful, especially in his “revolutionary” infrastructural projects in the region among many other feats.

“As President Tinubu approaches the two-year milestone of his presidency on May 29, 2027, Ohanaeze Ndigbo conveys our unwavering assurance that Senator Dave Umahi is the singular, trusted political leader of the Southeast, endowed with the mandate to enhance our collective voice in support of President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027,” the statement said.