Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, says Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi makes the claim in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) about its nationwide tour of federal roads.
In the accounts provided, Umahi frames his position as a political assessment, adding that “enlightenment” may reduce support for Obi. Both outlets report that he praises NANS in the same engagement and delivers his remarks during the presentation of the road-tour report. The sources focus on Umahi’s statement rather than presenting specific polling data or evidence for the claim, and they do not include responses from Obi, the NDC, or other political figures.
Overall, the reporting aligns on who made the statement, where and when it was made, and the substance of the message: Umahi does not believe Obi can win in 2027, and he links potential vote movement to public awareness efforts.
