Works Minister David Umahi says Tinubu’s inclusive governance and massive infrastructure projects have delivered the Biafra Ndigbo long demanded.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled a long-standing aspiration of Ndigbo through what he described as inclusive leadership and strategic infrastructure investments in the South East.
According to Umahi, the vision many Igbos historically associated with Biafra has effectively been realised within a united Nigeria under Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking in his New Year message, Umahi said the South East is witnessing a renewed sense of belonging and participation in national affairs, driven largely by policies that prioritise fairness, representation, and development.
He noted that Tinubu inclusive governance has altered the political and economic narrative of the region, replacing years of perceived neglect with visible federal presence.
The former Ebonyi State governor explained that Nigeria had endured some of its most difficult moments in recent years but expressed confidence that those challenges were gradually easing.
He attributed the renewed optimism across the country to reforms and infrastructure programmes introduced by the Tinubu administration, stressing that the coming year would usher in meaningful progress across critical sectors of the economy.
Umahi urged the people of the South East to remain patient and united, assuring them that the federal government’s commitment to the region is not symbolic but structural.
He argued that ongoing road construction, rehabilitation of federal highways, and renewed attention to economic corridors in the South East demonstrate a clear shift in national priorities.
According to him, Tinubu inclusive governance is evident not only in appointments but also in budgetary allocations and project execution.
Reflecting on past political choices, Umahi called on Ndigbo to reassess their strategy ahead of future elections.
He suggested that the region did not fully seize opportunities presented during the 2023 general elections and expressed hope that lessons had been learned.
In his view, sustained political relevance can only be achieved by aligning with leadership that shows commitment to inclusion and development.
“Our people must not repeat the errors of the past,” Umahi said.
“We must stand firm, speak with one voice, and support leadership that has shown genuine concern for our future.”
He warned against what he described as political opportunism, cautioning Ndigbo against being swayed by rhetoric unsupported by action.
The minister maintained that President Tinubu has deliberately worked to correct what he termed the long-standing marginalisation of the South East.
He argued that the president’s approach goes beyond political gestures, focusing instead on rebuilding trust and restoring confidence in the Nigerian project.
For Umahi, Tinubu inclusive governance represents a deliberate effort to heal old wounds through participation rather than confrontation.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Umahi was unequivocal in his stance.
He declared that if President Tinubu seeks re-election, he will enjoy the backing of South East governors and political leaders aligned with the current administration.
He framed this support not as blind loyalty but as a strategic decision rooted in performance and inclusion.
“One of our brothers has already indicated interest in contesting in 2027,” Umahi said.
“But I want our people to understand that if President Tinubu is on the ballot, then the governors of the South East and I, as Minister of Works, are also on that ballot.”
The statement underscored the collective political stake regional leaders have in the continuity of the current administration.
Umahi further argued that the agitation for Biafra, which once symbolised frustration and exclusion, has taken on a new meaning.
According to him, true self-determination is not achieved through secession but through equal participation, access to power, and shared prosperity.
He insisted that the present administration has opened doors previously shut to the South East.
“President Tinubu has reopened our chapter in Nigeria’s story,” he said.
“He is investing massively in our future, and that is why I say the Biafra we sought has arrived.”
Umahi explained that this “Biafra” is not territorial but economic and political inclusion within a united nation.
Observers note that Umahi’s remarks reflect a broader attempt to reposition the South East within Nigeria’s power structure ahead of 2027.
With infrastructure serving as a visible metric of federal commitment, many analysts believe continued development could reshape political loyalties in the region.
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