“So we are declaring that you must contest the 2023 presidential election,” Mr. Igwe said.

Ebonyi deputy governor, Kelechi Igwe said it was tough deciding to cross over to the APC with the governor, Dave Umahi because he, as well as many other government officials did not like the ruling party.

Leading other state executive members to pay a Christmas homage to the governor in his Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area country home on Tuesday, Mr. Igwe recounted how they foot-dragged on the decision but had limited time to make widespread consultation.

“When you announced that it was time to move on, a lot of us were foot-dragging, wanting to make consultations but at the end, decided to move with you,” NAN quoted Mr. Igwe to have said.

“I must confess that some of us didn’t like the APC but decided to join it because of you, so we are declaring that you must contest the 2023 presidential election.”

Responding, Mr. Umahi advised his visitors to continue to remain loyal to his administration and not indulge in any acts of betrayal, in spite of the circumstance.

The governor pleaded with the executive members to continue to stay steadfast with him though “there is a Judas in every 12.”

He said unstable politicians are never taken seriously. He also reiterated that the APC is the party where Igbos can “property evaluate” themselves.

Mr. Umahi was twice elected on the platform of opposition PDP but defected from the party in November, citing “injustice being done to South-East by the PDP.”

Though he has denied it, many believes the Ebonyi governor defected to the APC to realise his presidential ambition.

https://peoplesgazette.com/2023-we-didnt-like-apc-but-we-had-to-follow-umahi-ebonyi-dep-gov-igwe/

Resign if you have any integrity left in you

Ok

You see how these people think that everyone is their Zombie.
From day one we know he wants to contest for the seat of the president, so stop making it look like you people are the ones urging him to contest.

Charmingrascal:


Resign if you have any integrity left in you

Nigerians don't resign from a position. it is either they are sacked or die in service even if they are unfit probably as a result of health challenges

I understand you bro no body likes the ruling party

Even the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari doesn’t like the demonic Fulani party because it’s filled with lies and deception

We understand man must wack so you had to do, what you have to do


I HOPE I MADE SENSE

Charmingrascal:


Resign if you have any integrity left in you

If it’s you ... will you Resign?

If he was your elder brother will you advise him to resign?

Charmingrascal:


Resign if you have any integrity left in you

So why didn't the deputy governor of Edo resign when Obaseki defected?

Hypocrites!

Good move

You don't need to like the lieing party before you join then, just move!

Our darling daddy has given Nigerians CHANGE they ask for, we entered NEXT LEVEL of change while waiting for UPPER LEVEL!

Chai baba

Mokason288:

If it’s you ... will you Resign?

If he was your father will you advise him to resign?

When you see a child with no regard for his or her parents you will surely know.

Your thinking faculty is not functioning I wouldn't join words with you.

That`s Nigerian politicians for you, no integrity and no party loyalty. Infact, no direction.

Still PDP at soul

Umahi APC presidency is dead on Arrival

Foolish dupty governor

Charmingrascal:



When you see a child with no regard for his or her parents you will surely know.

Your thinking faculty is not functioning I wouldn't join words with you.

No offense ment bro ... it was a harmless question
I have Rephrased my question

Okoroawusa:

So why didn't the deputy governor of Edo resign when Obaseki defected?

Hypocrites!

The circumstances which led to their individual decamping was different. So your question about Obaseki's deputy doesn't hold water.

NB: I don't hold political decampees in high esteem

He is just saying the truth. Most igbos can't bring themselves to like APC. Igbo hatred for APC comes naturally, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Not even with an igbo Presidential candidate. It is what it is.

K

Nice...

“I must confess that some of us didn’t like the APC but decided to join it because of you, so we are declaring that you must contest the 2023 presidential election.”

Governor Dave Umahi has my support! He'll make a great President!

Nigeria is blessed!

What a fact check, He who pays the piper dictates the Tone. Moreover nothing last forever, APC will dance its Zanku dance & go, just like Papa Deceive Pikin (PDP) did it Galala dance & left in 2015.

Okay

PYO = President
Zulum= V.President
Dave Umahi= Senate President

Dave Umahi joined APC just to help his friend Arthur Eze capture Anambra state for his boys in the governorship election later this year but Anambra people are waiting to disappoint them as usual.

"Anywhere belle face" type of politicians.

No political ideology

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asobo:
The circumstances which led to their individual decamping was different. So your question about Obaseki's deputy doesn't hold water.

NB: I don't hold political decampees in high esteem

Akuko!!

Charmingrascal:



When you see a child with no regard for his or her parents you will surely know.

Your thinking faculty is not functioning I wouldn't join words with you.

.

It's compulsory for you to do follow follow in all your life �

May God punish this ikwo man in Jesus mighty name

see talk, is like saying someone slept with my wife but ai gat no choice can to forgive him cause am impotent

Jackson105:
Umahi APC presidency is dead on Arrival

If there is anything more than dead. He is just fooling himself

. People like Dave Umahi is what Nigeria needs. People that think outside the box. people that have reputation to stake. People that vow to turn things around. The president in the making. God will uphold this wish.