Ebonyi state governor has expressed his delight during President Buhari visit to the state while showing his excitement he likewise, told the story of how the president had shun tribalism and then employ an Ebonyi born cook.
Although many Nigerians have taken to social media in shock and condemnation of what seems like a bizzare reaction by the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, in the banquet honoring President Muhammadu Buhari on his visit to the state.
But then here is Governor Umahi’s exact words at the banquet hall:
“When I was in the villa to see Mr. President, a woman struggled to see me. She told me that she is from Afikpo and that she cooks
for President Buhari and his wife. What more love and trust do we need in Ebonyi State?” — Governor David Umahi
This statement made by Governor Umahi has however received the following reactions from Nigerians:
Godfrey A. says, “I pity the igbos…..what a wrong time to be Igbo or born as an Igbo man”
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“David Umahi political prostitution is high class”, Chima. reacted
Christiana O said : “Shame to you Gov Umahi. After killing our youths he becomes your father. That’s why you cooked up one rubbish title and gave him”.
If you will recall, governor Omahi had a backlash recently after endorsing President Buhari for a 2nd term last week. These action of his received condemnation from his party PDP and also from some indigenous people in his state.
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