Senator Victor Umeh has issued a strong warning to Igbo politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He described Peter Obi as the preferred choice of the Igbo people and cautioned against working against his political ambition.
Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, made the remarks during a Knights of St John International fundraising ceremony. He described Obi as the conscience of the Igbo people in the coming election.
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The senator, popularly known as Ohamadike, insisted that anyone opposing Obi’s presidential ambition was working against Igbo interests.
He said: “I’m an Igbo activist, you people know me and you hear my voice in the Senate on all issues of national importance. Peter is our conscience in this election. 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,” he said.
Umeh also directed his comments at Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. He cautioned the governor against allegedly working against Obi for political reasons.
The senator claimed he played a major role in Soludo’s emergence as governor. He said the position was held in trust for the people.
Senator Victor Umeh
Umeh stated: “This government in the state, I helped installing it. Nobody came here the governor of Anambra State since 2003 without my input. This one that is serving, I was a principal contributor to his ascending to that office. He’s holding that office on trust for all of us.”
He further urged Soludo not to attack Obi’s political interests.
“Let him not commit what is called abomination by wanting to destroy his brother in the name of politics,” he added.
Umeh argued that Igbo politicians should enjoy the same freedom to support their preferred candidate as politicians from other regions.
He noted that some political figures openly support President Bola Tinubu.
The senator also recalled Obi’s support for him and urged the people to stand for fairness and justice.
He said: “He told me this is his time and if he makes it, the Igbos have made it. So let nobody come and insult us and our intelligence.”
Umeh’s comments add to growing political discussions surrounding Peter Obi’s possible 2027 presidential bid.
