The Minister of Works, David Umahi has urged the people of South East geopolitical zone to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027.

He said the people of the zone have a pride of place in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda of rebuilding Nigeria and making it the pride of the continent of Africa.

Umahi explained that the new trajectory of road infrastructure transformation being witnessed in all the parts of South East, including the Onitsha-Enugu road, Owerri-Aba road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu -Abakaliki dualization, Calabar-Ebonyi- Benue- Nasarawa- distinguished are commendable.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser (Media) to Umahi, Orji Uchenna, said the South East has not had it this good in terms of inclusiveness in the economic and political landscape of the nation.

The minister stated this when he represented president Bola Tinubu at the celebration of silver jubilee of HRM Okeke Ezeudo III of Amaifeke Kingdom in Imo state, held over the weekend.

He congratulated the celebrant on his long and eventful 25 years of royal reign, describing him as a man of profound integrity and a leadership asset not only to Imo State but also to the entire South East and the nation.

On his part, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma expressed happiness over the presence of the dignitaries who graced the occasion especially the representative of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He offered the congratulations of the Governors of South East to His Royal Majesty, who is also the Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers.

Uzodimma commended him for the leadership and capacity he has shown in coordinating and directing the affairs of the traditional institutions in South East, describing him as a royal father who embodies the finest traditional leadership and who serves his people with humility and integrity.