Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, has described former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as the preferred candidate of the Igbo people ahead of the 2027 general election.
Umeh, popularly known as Ohamadike, made the remarks at a fundraising ceremony organised by the Knights of St John International. He described Obi as the conscience of the Igbo people and warned South-East politicians against working against him.
“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.
The senator also cautioned Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo against allegedly working against Obi for political reasons.
Umeh claimed he played a major role in Soludo’s emergence as governor and reminded him that the office was held in trust for the people.
“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,” Umeh stated.
He urged Soludo not to undermine Obi for political reasons, describing such a move as an abomination.
“Let him not commit what is called abomination by wanting to destroy his brother in the name of politics,” he added.
Umeh further argued that Igbo politicians and voters should be free to support Obi, just as politicians from other regions openly campaign for President Bola Tinubu.
Recounting Obi’s support for him, the senator urged the Igbo people to stand for truth and justice.
“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,” he said.
