Umahi slams Obi as 'playing AI politics,' says ex-governor can't face him politically

Minister of Works Dave Umahi accused NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi of "playing AI politics" and lacking courage to face him politically, claiming Obi avoided responsibility for Anambra state's unfinished health, road and airport projects during his governorship. Speaking on Arise Television's Morning Show earlier today, Umahi stated Obi invested state funds in a bank while owing contractors, and challenged Obi to confront President Tinubu instead of focusing on new road construction.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in Nigeria's 2027 election landscape, where Obi's gubernatorial record remains a central point of criticism from opponents. Umashi's remarks directly respond to Obi's recent call for the federal government to prioritize repairing existing roads over new construction - a critique Umahi dismissed as politically motivated avoidance.

As political rhetoric intensifies ahead of next year's elections, voters should examine specific project records from Obi's Anambra tenure versus current federal road initiatives to assess which claims hold merit. What concrete evidence would convince you either way regarding Obi's infrastructure record versus Umahi's counterclaims?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/07/2027-peter-obi-playing-ai-politics-cant-even-face-me-umahi/