BREAKING: Umahi to South-East: Back Tinubu in 2027 or Risk Losing Federal Projects

According to a report by Daily Post published on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East region to strongly support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that continued political alignment could be important for sustaining federal infrastructure projects in the region.

Umahi made the remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State, where he praised what he described as unprecedented infrastructure development under the current administration.

The minister highlighted several major projects, including the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway, which he said has recorded significant progress..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>