The defection of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to the All Progressives Congress has continued to generate ripples in the Nigerian political space and as well as on social media.
The crux of the matter, according to social media analysts, now rests on the notion in some quarters, that Umahi’s defection was for the best interest of the Southeast region, which has been agitating for the 2023 presidency.
This proposition, however, has been keenly contested, as some argued that there was no guarantee that the APC was going to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the Southeast.
According to them, governor Umahi’s defection was driven more by personal interest, aimed at self-preservation, especially when considering the fact that 2023 politicking is beclouded with utmost uncertainty.
Despite the opposing arguments, many others believed that joining the APC would give governance in Ebonyi State a sense of purpose and direction, adding that the Party’s performance at the federal level was worthy of commendation.
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