The Minister of Works, David Umahi, declared on Saturday that there is no opposition party in Ebonyi aside from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mr Umahi stated this during a grand civic reception held in his honour by the Okposi-Okwu in Ohaozara Local Government Area. The event celebrated the minister’s contributions to national development.

He called on the South-East and the rest of Nigeria to show more support and solidarity for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“There is no opposition party in Ebonyi. Only APC exists. If you are bold, come and contest against us.

“We must support President Tinubu. I am happy to be honoured today. I accept it and will bring more infrastructure to Okposi-Okwu,” he said.

He dedicated the award to Mr Tinubu, who he said had changed the South-East’s political narrative.

“The greatest honour is continuous support for the president and commitment to complete projects in the region,” Umahi said.

He also encouraged all governors to unite in support of national development and progress.

The chairman of the occasion, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, praised Mr Umahi as an illustrious and visionary son.

“Umahi remains a transformer in governance. I congratulate him and pray for greater achievements,” Mr Anyim said.

In his address, Governor Francis Nwifuru said the South-East owes a debt of gratitude to Mr Tinubu and must support him.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, also commended the community for recognising Mr Umahi.

(NAN)