Umahi Slams Peter Obi Over Silence On Insecurity, Sit-At-Home In South-East

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has criticised the former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, over what he described as Obi's silence on the insecurity and the lingering sit-at-home phenomenon in the South-East region.

Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, faulted Obi for allegedly failing to speak out against the security challenges and the controversial sit-at-home orders that have continued to affect socio-economic activities in the South-East.

The minister argued that prominent political figures from the region, including Obi, have a responsibility to condemn the insecurity and sit-at-home practice that have brought hardship to the people and crippled economic activities in the zone.

According to Umahi, the silence of influential leaders on such critical issues affecting the region raises questions about their commitment to the welfare and progress of the people of the South-East.

He maintained that the sit-at-home order, which has continued to disrupt businesses, education, and daily life in the region, deserves outright condemnation from leaders who genuinely care about the people.

Umahi challenged Obi and other prominent South-East figures to use their influence and platforms to speak against the insecurity and the sit-at-home phenomenon, rather than maintaining what he described as conspicuous silence.

The minister stressed that the development and progress of the South-East require the collective efforts and bold voices of its leaders in addressing the challenges confronting the region.

The criticism is the latest in the series of political exchanges involving prominent political figures from the South-East, as debates over the region's security and economic challenges continue to dominate discourse.

The sit-at-home order, which is often enforced in parts of the South-East, has been widely condemned by residents and stakeholders for its negative impact on the economy and daily life in the region.

The phenomenon, which has persisted for some time, has continued to affect commercial activities, schools, transportation, and other aspects of life in the affected areas.

Stakeholders and residents have repeatedly called for an end to the sit-at-home practice, urging leaders and security agencies to address the underlying issues and restore normalcy in the region.

As Umahi's criticism continues to generate reactions, attention remains focused on the broader conversation about insecurity, the sit-at-home order, and the role of South-East leaders in tackling the challenges facing the region.

The development is expected to further fuel political exchanges among prominent figures from the South-East over the security and economic situation in the zone.