S’East: No Matter What You Say About Me, You Are Wasting Your Time, This Mouth Will Not Close–Umahi
He emphasized that such approaches are unlikely to yield the desired political outcome and called for a more strategic and calculated method in pursuing national leadership ambitions.Watch The Video Here
Umahi delivered this message during the official inauguration of the first 15-kilometer section of the reconstructed Enugu-Abakpa-9th Mile-Onitsha highway.
The project, aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in the region, served as the backdrop for his address on the importance of political prudence and unity within the Southeast.
The Minister highlighted the significance of coordinated efforts and practical strategies over confrontational or reactionary methods when pursuing high-level political goals.
During his speech, Umahi stressed the need for the Southeast to focus on long-term planning and political alignment, particularly as the 2027 general elections approach.
He suggested that the region could enhance its influence and prospects in the national political arena by rallying behind leaders with proven governance records, rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric or online disputes.
The Minister’s comments underscore a broader call for strategic thinking in political participation and electoral engagement.
The minister also addressed the growing trend of political criticism on social media, which he characterized as ineffective in advancing the region’s political objectives.
Umahi highlighted that online attacks and verbal assaults, while prevalent, do not contribute to substantive change or meaningful political advancement.
He encouraged citizens to redirect their energy toward constructive political involvement, stressing that the use of social media as a tool for insult or confrontation would not substitute for concrete action and strategy.
The reconstruction of the Enugu-Abakpa-9th Mile-Onitsha highway, which was central to the event, was presented by Umahi as an example of practical development efforts that directly benefit the people of the Southeast.
He linked the importance of such infrastructural projects to political influence, suggesting that tangible contributions and support for national development can enhance the region’s political leverage.
The Minister’s remarks connected the themes of governance, development, and political foresight, framing them as integral to achieving electoral success.
Umahi reiterated the need for the Southeast to adopt a united and informed approach, emphasizing that coordinated political action is more effective than fragmented or reactive measures.
He urged the region to focus on alliances and decisions that are based on strategy and careful consideration of the national political climate.
By doing so, he argued, the Southeast could strengthen its position and influence in determining the outcome of future elections.
Addressing critics directly, Umahi stated, “No matter what you say about me on social media, you are wasting your time. This mouth will not close in telling Southeast, in leading them, and appealing to them for us to be wise.”