2027: Any Igbo opposing Peter Obi is an enemy of South-East – Victor Umeh

Senator Victor Umeh has described Igbo people opposing Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition as enemies of the South-East, warning Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo against undermining Obi while supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, has declared that any Igbo person opposing Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition is an “enemy” of the South-East.

According to TheCable, Umeh made the remarks on Saturday during an event organised by the Knights of St. John International at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Awka.

The senator described Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, as the “conscience” of Igbo people ahead of the elections.

“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,” Umeh said.

He also warned Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo against allegedly undermining Obi’s presidential ambition.

Umeh maintained that Soludo should govern with “honour and nobility” rather than sabotage fellow politicians.

His remarks followed Soludo’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for re-election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

The two political camps have disagreed over Obi’s previous administration in Anambra State.