Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has described any Igbo person campaigning against Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition as an enemy of the Igbo people.
Umeh, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), described the former Anambra State governor as the conscience and voice of the Igbo people ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The senator, popularly known as Ohamadike, made the remarks in a video circulating on Monday, where he urged residents of the South-East to unite behind Obi’s presidential ambition.
He also cautioned political leaders in the region, particularly the Anambra State Government, against taking actions capable of undermining Obi’s political aspiration.
Speaking in the video, Umeh said he had consistently defended the interests of the Igbo people on national issues and maintained that Obi represented their collective interest in the forthcoming election.
“I’m an Igbo activist; you people know me, and you hear my voice in the Senate on all issues of national importance. Peter is our conscience in this election. Any Igbo man who stands up to say we will not vote for Peter Obi, I’m telling you that he’s an enemy of the Igbo people,” he said.
Umeh specifically appealed to the Anambra State Government not to allow political differences to influence its position on Obi’s ambition, insisting that the broader interests of the Igbo people should take precedence.
The lawmaker also claimed that he played a significant role in the emergence of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, arguing that political offices should be used to serve the people rather than work against their interests.
“This government in the state, I helped install it. Nobody came here the governor of Anambra State since 2003 without my input. This one who is serving, I was a principal contributor to his ascending to that office. He’s holding that office on trust for all of us,” Umeh stated.
He warned Soludo against opposing Obi’s presidential ambition, describing such a move as an unacceptable betrayal of their shared identity.
“Let him not commit what is called an abomination by wanting to destroy his brother in the name of politics,” he added.
Umeh also questioned why Igbo politicians should be discouraged from supporting Obi when political leaders from other regions were openly mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Recalling Obi’s past support for him, the senator urged the Igbo people to stand up for what he described as truth and justice.
He further maintained that Obi’s emergence as president in 2027 would represent a significant achievement for the South-East.
“He told me this is his time and if he makes it, the Igbos have made it. So let nobody come and insult us and our intelligence,” Umeh added.
