God used Umahi to make me governor, says Nwifuru
By Jeffrey Agbo
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has credited his rise to the governorship to divine intervention through the influence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.
Nwifuru made this statement on Monday during an empowerment programme organised by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, held at Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Highlighting the pivotal role Umahi played in his political career, Nwifuru described himself as the “greatest beneficiary” of Umahi’s governance.
Umahi, who facilitated Nwifuru’s emergence as his successor at the end of his tenure in 2023, has consistently expressed his confidence in Nwifuru’s leadership, reiterating his belief that Nwifuru will serve a full eight-year tenure as governor.
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“God would have used another person to make me governor but Umahi was the only person available to be used. At the time God searched for a person to use in making me governor, Umahi made himself available,” Nwifuru said.
He noted that God also used the minister to make him Speaker of the House of Assembly for eight years when he was governor.
“I performed the duty honestly and that is why I am proud to have him as a boss. Umahi, as a governor, excelled in ensuring peace, infrastructure and human capital development among other sectors,” he said.
The governor further described Umahi as a go-getter who knows when to strike and get what he wants.
