Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the Igbo ethnic group to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, irrespective of party differences, to pave the way for more dividends of democracy in the region.
Speaking during a brief visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State while inspecting ongoing federal road projects in the state, Umahi urged them to consider Tinubu’s efforts to positively rewrite Igbo history and relaunch their people into the mainstream of the federal government.
“We have every reason as Ndigbo and people of the South-East, irrespective of party affiliation, to stand with this man, President Tinubu, who is standing with the Southeast to rewrite our history and relaunch us into the mainstream of the federal government.,
“So, I will not preach to you about support for the President because you have been the President’s very good friend, even before I came to know the President, and I am happy that you have so much love for him. And, without speaking for you, I will beat my chest to say that all the governors of Southeast are standing with the President,” he said.
The minister also showered encomium on Governor Otti for choosing to rehabilitate federal roads in the state and delivering quality road projects, adding that Otti’s support for the construction of two sections of the Port Harcourt to Enugu Expressway paved the way for contractors to carry out their job without any interference.
“To look at the plight of our people, on the other hand, Aba – PH Express, carriageway. See what you can do to help us. Even if you want to use the same contractor, use them,” he said.
In his response, Otti maintained that his administration is ready to collaborate with the Federal Government for the benefit of the people.
“I want to reassure you that we will work with the Federal Government and ensure that we work together and collaboratively for the benefit of our people.
“When those roads are done, the credit goes to the government. Whether it is the one at the centre or the one at the state, it is the same government, and then, the beneficiaries are the people,” Otti stated.
