{
  "id": 11920418,
  "title": "2027 poll: Ebonyi Labour Party rejects Umahi’s anti-Anambra comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/2027-poll-ebonyi-labour-party-rejects-umahis-anti-anambra-comment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:45:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/04/2027-poll-ebonyi-labour-party-rejects-umahis-anti-anambra-comment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ebonyi Labour Party (LP) has rejected Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi's recent comments regarding former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. The LP maintains that political disagreements should not harm the long-standing relationship between the people of Ebonyi and Anambra states. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, had engaged in a public political exchange with Obi, asserting that neither of them was superior in any area and emphasizing their comparative records and contributions to the South-East. The LP emphasized that Anambra people do not perceive Ebonyi citizens as inferior and highlighted the decades-long history of commercial, cultural, and social interactions between the two states. The party cited the contributions of prominent Anambra businessmen to the economic development of Ebonyi State and stressed that the interdependence between the two states should not be jeopardized for political reasons. The LP also criticized Umahi's focus on political divisions rather than critical infrastructure development, specifically mentioning the Enugu-Abakaliki Federal Highway and Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Regarding the renaming of Abakaliki Street in Anambra, the LP stated that Peter Obi should not be held accountable for decisions taken by a subsequent administration and urged grievances regarding the matter to be directed to the appropriate authority. The LP further criticized the Vanco Flyover project in Abakaliki, alleging that its execution destroyed businesses, displaced traders, and caused the loss of livelihoods for affected residents. The party called for attention to the socio-economic consequences experienced by those residents. Ultimately, the LP urged Nigerians to reject divisive politics and preserve the bonds among the five South-East states, emphasizing that Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia, and Ebonyi are one family united by a common heritage and destiny.",
  "summary": "The Labour Party, LP, in Ebonyi State has tackled the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, over his recent political remarks concerning former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi. It insisted that political differences should not be allowed to rupture the longstanding relationship between the people of Ebonyi and Anambra states. The party also urged […] 2027 poll: Ebonyi Labour Party rejects…",
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  "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."
}