By Stella Odueme
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has reaffirmed Ebonyi State's support for President Bola Tinubu, attributing the state's commitment to the President's administration to ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the South-East.
Umahi stated this while reacting to the massive turnout at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, describing the gathering as a demonstration of the people's solidarity with the President and his Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to a statement on Tuesday, he expressed appreciation to Tinubu for what he described as unprecedented commitment to the development of Ebonyi State and the South-East through significant federal road infrastructure investments.
According to him, the projects have improved connectivity, stimulated economic activities and opened up communities across the region.
The minister maintained that support for the President was based on what he described as visible achievements and the deliberate inclusion of the South-East in the nation's development agenda rather than political sentiments.
He expressed confidence that the people of Ebonyi would demonstrate their appreciation for the administration during the 2027 general elections.
Umahi also congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his conferment with the traditional title of Aka Ekpuchi Ọnwa by the traditional institution in Ebonyi State.
He described the honour as a reflection of the growing relationship between the people of the state and the country's leadership.
The minister thanked the people of Ebonyi for their turnout and solidarity at the rally, urging them to sustain their support for the APC.