God used Umahi to make me governor, says Nwifuru

Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says that God used the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi to make him the state’s governor in 2023.

Nwifuru said this on Monday when both attended mpowerment programme by member representing Ohaoazara/Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, at Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi.

It was reported that Umahi ensured that his political godson Nwifuru, succeeded him at the end of his tenure in 2023.

The duo have enjoyed a cordial relationship since then with Umahi consistently asserting that Nwifuru would complete an eight- year tenure in office.

At the event Nwifuru said he the state governor because he the ‘greatest beneficiary’ of Umahi’s governance.

“God would have used another person to make me governor but Umahi was the only person available to be used.

“At the time God searched for a person to use in making me governor, Umahi made himself available,” he said.

Nwifuru noted that God also used the minister to make him Speaker of the state House of Assembly for eight years when he was governor.

“I performed the duty honestly and that is why I am proud to have him as a boss.

“Umahi as a governor, excelled in ensuring peace, infrastructure and human capital development among other sectors,” he said.

The governor further described Umahi as a goal-getter who knows when to strike and get what he wants.