2027: Umeh's ethnic politics is self-sabotage, dangerous setback to Obi — Arabambi

A chieftain of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has condemned Senator Victor Umeh over his reported declaration that any Igbo person campaigning against Peter Obi's presidential ambition is an enemy of the Igbo people. Arabambi described the statement as politically reckless, divisive and capable of undermining Obi's chances of securing nationwide support ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a video circulating on Monday, Umeh, popularly referred to as Ohamadike of Ndigbo, urged people of the South-East to treat anyone working against Obi's presidential bid as an enemy of the Igbo race. "I'm an Igbo activist; you people know me, and you hear my voice in the Senate on all issues ...