By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja
The minister of works, David Umahi, on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that Peter Obi poses a political threat to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the former Anambra State governor ‘can’t even face’ him, let alone the president, as political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections gathers pace.
Umahi’s remarks came as the Tinubu administration continues to face sustained criticism over the economy and governance, with Obi remaining one of the president’s most vocal critics ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The minister insisted that neither the president nor the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has any reason to fear Obi’s political influence.
On Arise Television’s Daybreak Show, Umahi dismissed what he described as exaggerated perceptions of Obi’s political strength, arguing that the perception was driven more by hype than political reality.
