Buhari during the 2019 general election, even as a member of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).
Umahi said this at the foundation laying ceremony of a housing project
in his hometown- Uburu on Monday.
The governor said that his former party should not waste time in
accusing him of giving the president 25 percent votes during the
election.
“I preached it in the entire southeast zone of the country, that the
person who supports us is whom we will support.
“I joined the APC for the president’s love for Ebonyi even if for no
other reason.
“My eyes are on the ball–on what will get to my people,” he said.
Umahi said that he plans to submit a proposal for a channelisation work
which will cut across the housing project, expressing confidence that
the president will approve it.
“You know I am his son, so you can be sure that I will get the approval.
“You can say anything you want to say but the president loves me and I
love him also.
“I do not know how this love happened, but you should realise that grace
is always upon the house of David,” he said.
Umahi said that he has barred all his appointees and supporters from
reacting to verbal attacks from the PDP over his decision to join the
APC.
“I am the father of the state and should be ashamed that Ebonyi is
heading into bitterness and disunity.
“I have decided to forgive all those who wronged me and seek same from
those who may have been hurt in this process which I take
responsibilities for.
“We should practice the Christianity we profess and this forgiveness has
ensured that my blood pressure has dropped to 110/ 20 from 120/ 20,” he
said.
The governor, however, said that such gesture should not be mistaken for
weakness.
“The people should know that David is a man of war.
“God has directed that we stop this fight and we have no regrets being
pencils in his hands.
“I thank all those who intervened in this matter such as the Catholic
Bishop of Abakalki diocese, the Christian Association of Nigeria, the
state Founding Fathers Forum, Ohanaze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation
among others,” he said. (NAN)