{
  "id": 10151288,
  "title": "2027 presidency: Umahi under fire over ‘not Igbo turn’ comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/2027-presidency-umahi-under-fire-over-not-igbo-turn-comment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:42:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/27/2027-presidency-umahi-under-fire-over-not-igbo-turn-comment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ebonyi State Governor and current Minister of Works, David Umahi, has faced intense criticism for his recent remark that it is not yet the turn of the Igbo to become President of Nigeria. Critics argue that the presidency should rotate between the North and South regions of the country, rather than among individuals. Umahi made the statement during a speech in Benin, defending President Bola Tinubu's administration against opposition from opposition candidate Peter Obi. He also dismissed Obi's claim that he was not his match, questioning the criteria for such a statement. The Minister of Works downplayed attempts to portray the Tinubu administration negatively, highlighting infrastructure projects benefiting communities across the nation. Umahi acknowledged that the South-East would eventually have its chance to produce Nigeria's President, but emphasized that the current political moment belongs to Tinubu. Critics, including public affairs analyst Adedayo Oluwatosin, accused Umahi of being insincere and scheming to gain favor with Tinubu, possibly for a future role as Vice President in 2031.",
  "summary": "Former Governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, David Umahi, has come under heavy criticism for his recent comment that it is not yet the turn of the Igbo to produce the president of Nigeria. Umahi’s critics are not just angry that he said it is not yet the turn of the Igbo, […] 2027 presidency: Umahi under fire over ‘not Igbo turn’ comment",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Ebonyi Governor David Umahi criticized for 'not Igbo turn' comment",
    "Umahi defended Tinubu's administration, downplayed opposition",
    "Critics accuse Umahi of insincerity, scheming for 2031 VP role"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}