Embattled Gov Umahi meets Tinubu in Abuja

The embattled Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Friday met with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Newsflash Nigeria understands that the chieftains of the ruling party met in Abuja.

This was made known by the Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwaze.

He however failed to reveal details of the meeting while sharing photos from the meeting in a post on Facebook.

“Presidential hopeful and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE meets Alh. Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Friday, March 11, 2022,” he wrote.

Tinubu and Umahi are among the APC members who have declared intention in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

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Tinubu had declared his ambition after paying a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja.

Umahi also paid the President a visit, days after Tinubu’s visit, during which he declared interest in contesting in the 2023 Presidential election.

Umahi is also battling to retain his position as governor after an Abuja High Court had ordered his sack and replacement.

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