The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says he is proud of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress.

The president commended the defection of Umahi to APC, describing it “as a bold move driven purely by principle rather than opportunistic motives.”

This was contained in a press statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday.

The statement was titled, ‘President Buhari praises Umahi’s defection, says it’s based on principle rather than coercion’.

It quoted Buhari as saying, “I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this bold decision in accordance with his conscience and principles rather than any external influence or coercion.

“Good governance is very important to us in the APC, and I’m glad that the governor has cited this as a major factor in his decision to join us. I urge our citizens to pay less emphasis on identity politics if we want our democracy to make a positive impact on our country.”

He noted that “with men like Umahi, I foresee a brighter future for our democracy because the voters will be more motivated by performance records of parties and their candidates.”

“Let me once again; commend the boldness of Governor Umahi for taking this courageous decision in a country where principles are in short supply among many. I know people might call him names, but that is the price men of principles have to pay for acting according to their conscience and convictions,” Buhari added.

https://punchng.com/defection-i-am-proud-of-you-buhari-tells-umahi/

Malu

Hia.... Is like Umahi is the anointed one Oooooo.

Umahi has finally decided to join those in the land of the dead. I wish him good luck sha.

Ofemmanu1:
Malu

And you are?

Please I'm proud of Umahi too.

Shebi Wike thinks he's an emperor and is not Igbo?

We will tell him no one messes with the Igbo.

We've survived worst emperors. Wike is an urchin.

ojikeebere12:
Hia.... Is like Umahi is the anointed one Oooooo.

I dey tell you... This is very strange

See Buhari that doesn't show interest in party matters now issuing press release and eulogising Umahi just because he joined APC

Umahi and Buhari, una never tell us una tell us the really join una ooo

OK....

Coming from a zombie dictator

Wow great.







Shame on wailers and online warriors in Nairaland

Kyase:
Umahi and Buhari, una never tell us una tell us the really join una ooo

The thing get as e be oh

kahal29:


The thing get as e be oh

I dey tell you, we go know soon...

Following

Buhari ve only one vote
If this is about 2023 we no gree

Chai fulani na wa for una.

He's long expected

Our leaders are not honest

This relationship is quite suspicious. What are you not telling us Umahi

Which Buhari may be na Jubril

Why is GMB always speaking in reported speeches or through pre=recorded speeches?

He is currently the only 'president' in the whole world that cannot have a press conference and talk to his countrymen in live interviews.

I'm tired of hearing all these reported comments.

Don't know about you.

WHO WOULD A SORE EATING FLY SUPPORT RATHER THAN LAZARUS?

SUDDENLY BUHARI THAT COULDNT ISSUE A STATEMENT AT THE PEAK OF THE END SARS IS NOW VERY SHARP ISSUING WELCOMING STATETEMNT TO UMAHI THAT JUST DEFECTED YESTERDAY, WE DE WATCH