David umahi news

Here are some recent news updates about David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Umahi's defection to APC: On November 16, 2021, Governor David Umahi officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He cited the PDP's inability to address the concerns of the people of the South-East region as the reason for his defection. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Umahi's presidential ambition: There have been speculations that Governor Umahi is planning to run for the presidency in the 2023 general elections. However, he has not officially confirmed his intention to run. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Ebonyi State's economic growth: Under Governor Umahi's leadership, Ebonyi State has experienced significant economic growth, with the state's GDP growing by 12.5% in 2020. The state has also attracted several investments in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Umahi's criticism of PDP: Governor Umahi has been critical of the PDP, accusing the party of neglecting the South-East region and failing to address the concerns of the people. He has also accused the PDP of being responsible for the insecurity in the region. (Source: The Punch)
  5. Umahi's support for Buhari: Governor Umahi has expressed support for President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, praising the president's efforts to develop the country. He has also called on Nigerians to support the president's re-election bid in 2023. (Source: Leadership)

Previous News

  1. Umahi's appointment as PDP chairman: In 2019, Governor Umahi was appointed as the chairman of the PDP's South-East zonal committee. He was tasked with reconciling the party's warring factions in the region. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Umahi's criticism of IPOB: In 2017, Governor Umahi criticized the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), accusing the group of promoting violence and instability in the region. He also called on the federal government to take action against the group. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Umahi's support for Biafra: In 2015, Governor Umahi expressed support for the Biafra agitation, calling for a sovereign state of Biafra to be created. However, he later retracted his statement, saying that he was misunderstood. (Source: The Nation)

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