‘He Has Inherited All My Mistakes, Successes’ – Umahi Speaks On Purported Rift With Successor, Gov Nwifuru

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has debunked the alleged rift with his successor, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.

Naija News learnt there have been reports that some of Umahi’s loyalists who ensured Nwifuru’s emergence are marginalized, causing a rift within the Minister and Governor’s camp.

However, Umahi, while speaking at Abakaliki during a reception organised by Nwifuru in honour of former political office holders in the state, downplayed the possibility of a quarrel with his successor.

Describing Nwifuru as ‘a worthy son,’ Umahi said he has no regret knowing and trusting him for 16 years, stressing that only a few people can boast of such a relationship.

The Minister added that he had no regrets about risking his life and fighting for Nwifuru’s emergence as Governor, insisting that the Governor knows everything about the projects done in the state.

He said, “I have no regrets knowing and trusting him for 16 years as only few persons present can boast of relationships that last for such periods.

“The most beautiful thing is that Nwifuru knows everything we did as there was nothing such as projects that did not pass through him.

“Anyone who prays not to reap where he sows should keep such prayer.

“I will not apologise to those who feel offended by my actions again because I have done so while leaving office.

“All my mistakes and successes have been inherited by Nwifuru as we made friends and enemies together.

“I urge everyone to be patient with the governor because he has good intentions to develop the state.”