Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has suggested that he may contest for the presidency in 2027.
Umahi made this remark on Saturday at the Ohanivo 2025 New Yam Festival in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The former governor noted that the timing was not yet right for the Southeast. Still, he assured that he would not shy away from the race when the opportunity comes.
Umahi said President Bola Tinubu had entrusted him with major projects in the region, adding that the people would later judge his performance.
In his words: “It’s not our turn, when it’s our turn for the presidency who is more qualified than this me? When the time comes I will tell you what the president has used me to do in the Southeast and let Igbos be the judge.”
The is not the first time the minister is speaking about a presidential ambition. Back in January 2022, Umahi had declared his interest to run for the 2023 election.
