By Roland Ike, Abakaliki
Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi says nothing will make him quarrel with his successor Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state, describing him as “a worthy son”.
Umahi made the declaration in Abakaliki during a reception organised by Nwifuru in honour of former political office holders in the state.
The minister said that he had no regrets standing, fighting and risking his life in ensuring that Nwifuru became the governor.
“I have no regrets knowing and trusting him for 16 years as only few persons present that can boast of relationships that last for such periods.
The former Senate Deputy Majority Leader said that he sowed heavily in Ebonyi and in Nwifuru and would therefore reap from them.
“Any one who prays not to reap where he sows should keep such prayer.
“Any present appointee who served under me but is afraid to greet me should know that the governor is marking him.
“What will I even be discussing with such person; is it for me to abandon my 16 years of sweat?'”
He noted that he would not put any form of pressure on Nwifuru as he did not forget anything in Ebonyi Government House.
“I will not apologise to those who feel offended by my actions again because I have done so while leaving office.
“I urge everyone to be patient with the governor because he has good intentions to develop the state.
Nwifuru, who was the Speaker of the state House of Assembly during Umahi’s reign as governor, thanked him and former political appointees for honouring the reception.
“Umahi is my father, boss and mentor as words cannot describe what he has done for me in life,”.
He called on Ebonyi people to be patient with his government noting that it was too small to accommodate everyone.
“We have completed the policies of the past administration and will concentrate more on human empowerment.
