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Umahi Advocates Unity Among Ebonyi NASS Aspirants, Seeks Consensus As State Targets 95% Votes For Tinubu
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stepped in to address emerging tensions among political stakeholders in Ebonyi Central, calling for unity, restraint, and alignment with the leadership of the state ahead of the next election cycle.
In a statement signed on Sunday by Francis Nwaze, FIPMD Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media) Reveals that Minister’s intervention followed a viral video from April 24, 2026, which captured a misunderstanding between the Senator representing Ebonyi Central, Ken Eze, and a National Assembly aspirant from Ikwo Local Government Area, Chief Christian Asaga Nwali, during the burial of the father of Chief Peter Orogwu (popularly known as BabyOku).
The disagreement, which quickly gained traction online, revolved around succession plans for the senatorial seat.
Concerned about the development, Umahi—who described both men as his political mentees—moved swiftly to restore calm. On April 26, he convened a meeting with the two leaders, aimed at resolving the dispute and reinforcing unity within the political family.
Speaking after the meeting, the minister commended both parties for their maturity and willingness to de-escalate tensions.
He noted that the disagreement stemmed largely from supporters rather than the principals themselves, stressing that such issues should not disrupt the peace of the zone.
Umahi recalled that the issue of zoning had been previously addressed, referencing an understanding reached during the administration of former Governor Martin Elechi, which suggested that the Ebonyi Central senatorial seat would rotate to Ikwo after the current tenure.
However, he emphasized that politics remains dynamic and decisions must reflect present realities and collective interest.
He advised both camps to channel their concerns through the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, describing him as a leader deserving of respect and central to any resolution process.
According to Umahi, a structured engagement involving the governor and selected leaders from both Ezza and Ikwo communities would provide a fair and lasting solution. He urged each side to present ten representatives to meet with the governor for deliberation.
Shifting focus to the broader political objective, the minister stressed the importance of unity in delivering overwhelming electoral support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He reiterated that the President has been fully adopted in Ebonyi State and described him as the sole candidate for the next election, citing ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the state as justification for continued support.
Umahi stated that all political decisions, including National Assembly positions, must align with the goal of securing at least 95 percent of votes for the President in the state.
He further disclosed that consultations were ongoing to ensure the emergence of consensus candidates for National Assembly positions, in collaboration with the state governor.
The minister also reaffirmed unwavering support for Governor Nwifuru, describing his position as non-negotiable and warning against any political opposition to his leadership.
In their separate remarks, both Senator Ken Eze and Chief Christian Asaga Nwali expressed appreciation for Umahi’s intervention and pledged commitment to peace and unity.
Senator Eze described Umahi as a father figure and called on supporters, particularly on social media, to refrain from inflammatory comments or actions that could deepen divisions.
Similarly, Chief Nwali emphasized the importance of respect for leadership and urged supporters to avoid insults, noting that leadership ultimately comes from God.Both leaders assured that they would work together to maintain peace and unity across Ebonyi State.
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Yagba Rallies for Abejide, Tinubu, Ododo as Support Group Inaugurated in Mopa
By Stephen Adeleye
Mopa (Kogi), Nov. 14, 2026 – Stakeholders from across Yagba Federal Constituency on Saturday converged on Cruise Memorial College, Mopa, in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, for the inauguration of the Elder Leke Abejide Support Group.
Elder Leke Abejide, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, which comprises Mopamuro, Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas. He is seeking re-election for a third term in the 2027 general elections.
Before the inauguration, members of the group had earlier embarked on a road walk across major streets and towns in Mopamuro LGA in solidarity with the lawmaker and to canvass support for his third term bid, as well as for the second term re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
The road walk, which attracted a massive turnout of supporters, party loyalists and residents, moved through Mopa town and other communities, with participants chanting solidarity songs and displaying banners in support of the three candidates.
The inauguration was organised by supporters of the lawmaker to mobilise grassroots support for what they described as a triple mandate: the re-election of Abejide, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the re-election of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
In his address, the Director General of the group, Chief Olorunsola Charles Yomi, said the group was formed by men and women who believe in Abejide’s leadership, transparency and performance.
He said the support group, and not the lawmaker himself, convened the inauguration to show solidarity and love for their principal, adding that Abejide would soon commence his own campaign.
Yomi disclosed that five persons had been selected in each ward across the three local government areas as ward executives of the group to coordinate mobilisation ahead of the elections.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the group, Hon. Adebayo Toba Emmanuel, popularly known as Belusi, said members came together under one umbrella, pooling their resources to canvass support for the three candidates.
Belusi, a former Special Assistant on Urban and Regional and Project Monitoring to Kogi Governor, said five canvassers and coordinators were drawn from each local government and integrated at the inauguration, and would be given stipends to work for the election.
He said the people of Yagba were encouraged by the ongoing road construction and improved security in the area, noting that residents could now sleep better and gather freely, unlike in the past when insecurity made such gatherings difficult.
He added that Abejide’s empowerment programmes had touched many lives, with another phase of empowerment scheduled for Dec. 26.
In her remarks, the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kogi State, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan, said Abejide deserved re-election because he had empowered youths, women and vulnerable widows over the past eight to 10 years.
Amupitan said women, who constitute the majority of voters, would be mobilised from house to house and ward to ward to vote for Abejide, Ododo and Tinubu, stressing that the constituency did not want to be in opposition.
She said legislative experience matters, noting that a legislator needs time at the national level to navigate the system and attract dividends of democracy to the constituency.
Also speaking, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Dr M.D. Eseyin, corroborated the testimonies on Abejide’s quality representation and urged the people to unite behind him so he could attract more dividends of democracy to the constituency.
In a notable cross-party endorsement, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kogi State, Sunday Maiyaki, said Abejide was enjoying support across party lines because he is a household name in Yagba land and a man of his word.
Maiyaki said Abejide had given N10 million to 74 communities in Yagba land, with a second tranche expected, N100 million to women for empowerment, and had promised N500 million for youth empowerment.
He described Abejide as a talk-and-do person who delivers on his promises, and said the people want him returned to the National Assembly.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Demola Bello commended the people for their massive turnout, including the road walk, and urged them to come out en masse to vote for Abejide and President Tinubu.
He noted that Abejide had done well for the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, particularly in youth empowerment.
The inauguration ended with a charge to the newly inaugurated ward executives to return to their communities and commence mobilisation for the 2027 elections.
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