Works Minister David Umahi says nobody is threatening the life of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi. Umahi makes the claim while inspecting projects in Ebonyi State, responding to remarks attributed to Obi that his political opponents want him dead. In the accounts, Umahi describes Obi’s statement as a sign of frustration rather than evidence of a credible threat. He also says Obi is worried about President Bola Tinubu’s growing acceptance in Nigeria’s South-East region.
Umahi argues that Obi should instead focus on the election and says the public wants Obi alive to contest and lose again. He adds that the South-East should value Tinubu’s administration and the development visible in the region, contrasting this with what he portrays as problematic or artificial political tactics.
He further indicates willingness to debate Obi on the gains of Tinubu’s government and criticizes Obi’s verbal attacks, warning that if Obi attacks Tinubu, he would also respond. The outlets report consistent positions, with variation mainly in emphasis and phrasing.
