Any Igbo Against Obi Is Enemy Of Ndigbo – Umeh

Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central Senatorial District, has described any Igbo person opposing Peter Obi’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections as an enemy of the Igbo people.

Umeh, who identified Obi as the voice and conscience of Ndigbo, called on people of the South-East to support the former Anambra State governor in his bid to become Nigeria’s next president.

The senator also warned political leaders in the region, particularly the Anambra State Government, against taking actions that could work against Obi’s ambition for political reasons.

Umeh made the comments in a video that circulated on Monday, where he urged the people of the South-East to put their differences aside and unite behind Obi, who is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to the lawmaker, Obi represents the collective interests and aspirations of the Igbo people, making it necessary for the region to support his political journey ahead of the 2027 election.

He specifically cautioned the Anambra State Government against any alleged move to frustrate Obi’s presidential ambition, insisting that political disagreements should not be allowed to override the interests of the wider Igbo community.

Umeh also claimed that he contributed to the emergence of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, noting that he had played a role in the selection of successive governors in Anambra State since 2003.

He maintained that the position of governor was held in trust for the people and should be used in ways that serve their common interests rather than personal or political differences.

The senator further warned Soludo against taking steps that could undermine Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential race, describing such a move against a fellow Igbo man as unacceptable.

Umeh also questioned why Igbo people should face criticism for supporting Obi when politicians from other parts of the country were openly mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu.

He argued that the South-East should enjoy the same freedom to support its preferred presidential candidate without being intimidated or condemned by anyone.

Recalling his political relationship with Obi and the support he received from the former governor, Umeh urged Ndigbo to stand together and support what he described as a common cause.

He expressed confidence that Obi’s victory in the 2027 presidential election would represent a major achievement for the Igbo people and the entire South-East region.