{
  "id": 16256892,
  "title": "Umahi: South-east Voted Obi In 2023 Over Marginalisation, But Will Reward Tinubu in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/umahi-south-east-voted-obi-in-2023-over-marginalisation-but-will",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T00:55:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/24/umahi-south-east-voted-obi-in-2023-over-marginalisation-but-will-reward-tinubu-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has explained that the South-east voted for Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election due to years of marginalisation, but the region may change its allegiance for Bola Tinubu in 2027. Umahi, who was governor of Ebonyi State, criticized Obi for not consulting South-east leaders before his presidential bid. He also accused Landmark Africa of \"land grabbing\" on the Lagos beachfront and threatened legal action against its CEO, Paul Onwuanibe. Umahi defended the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating it is cheaper than comparable global road projects. He predicted that voters in the South-east would show their appreciation for Tinubu's support through infrastructure projects and appointments by 2027. Umahi dismissed the notion that voters were simply reacting to Obi's campaign, emphasizing the region's longstanding grievances and the positive changes under Tinubu's administration.",
  "summary": ".Says Obi ‘can never be the best’ presidential material from region .Lagos-Calabar coastal highway cheaper than comparable Nigerian, international road projects .Accuses Landmark of ‘land-grabbing’ on Lagos beach, vow to",
  "key_points": [
    "South-east voted for Obi in 2023 due to years of marginalisation.",
    "Umahi predicts South-east will reward Tinubu in 2027.",
    "Criticizes Obi for not consulting South-east leaders before election."
  ],
  "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."
}