APC Governor Plans To Host Peter Obi, Says He Likes His Ambition

The executive Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has acknowledged that he likes the presidential ambition of former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain declared on Friday that he is ready to host the Labour Party presidential flagbearer whenever he visits Ebonyi.

BONA NAIJA reports that Umahi stated this while appearing live on Arise TV programme today.

During the interview, Umahi denied viral reports of him saying that Obi would not get a single vote from Ebonyi in the 2023 elections.

He said Obi is his friend and he likes what the Anambra man is doing politically.

Umahi said: “I never in all my outings and utterances mentioned Peter Obi.

“Peter Obi is my friend, I’m going to host him in Ebonyi State and I will host him publicly. I like what he’s doing, and it’s very encouraging.”

Governor Umahi accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his state of orchestrating the narrative about his stance on Obi.

He also noted during the interview that the Igbos lost out massively in the APC and the PDP during the presidential primaries.

Accept FG’s Offer, Call Off Strike, Umahi Advises ASUU

The governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, also advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities to accept the offer of the Federal Government and call off its ongoing strike.

ASUU had on Sunday declared an indefinite strike after talks between it and FG collapsed, even as the latter said it had met 80 per cent of ASUU’s demands. The current ASUU strike started on February 14, 2022.

Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, the governor said the time had come for ASUU to review its strategies.

He said, “My position is, everyone has heard the cries of ASUU and I commend them highly but at this stage, they should review their strategies for the sake of our children.

“Well-meaning Nigerians and stakeholders could be allowed to participate and dialogue with them. But at this stage, they should be able to take whatever the Federal Government has given and call off the strike. And then, let’s engage our leaders to mediate between Federal Government and ASUU and find lasting solutions.

“I believe what they are asking for will be doable but not maybe immediately. It could be staggered in such a way that it is very convenient for ASUU and very convenient for the Federal Government.”