‘Avoid Inciting Youths Against Rule Of Law’ – Umahi Blasts Peter Obi

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, not to incite the youths against the rule of law, thereby endangering the peace of the nation.

Naija News reports that Umahi spoke on Wednesday during the Ebonyi State Youth and Stakeholders Summit held at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki.

The Minister said Obi is not the mouthpiece for Igbos and should refrain from inciting the youth of the South-East against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Umahi added that protests do not produce results but grievances can be addressed through negotiation.

He said, “Let me make this clear: His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, does not speak for Ndigbo. Our governors, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and our traditional rulers are our leaders; they speak for us. Let the enemies of Ndigbo hear this loud and clear: our governors and Ohaneze Ndigbo are the mouthpieces of Ndigbo.

“Let no one take the comments of one individual and use them to malign us. We are a very peaceful people. We will continue to support Mr. President. My advice to our brother is to reconsider his stance to avoid inciting some uninformed youths against the rule of law and endangering the peace of the nation.

“Whenever there is a protest, the economy of that nation suffers. The EndSARS protest did not yield anything constructive; instead, people gathered to engage with the government, and the issues raised were addressed.

“Protests do not produce results. It is when you make your grievances known in a constructive manner that they will be addressed. Let me emphasise that President Bola Tinubu is addressing all the grievances of the youths and the people.”